What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Diest?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Diest is to bus which costs €110 - €220 and takes 35h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Diest?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Diest is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Diest. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Diest via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.

How far is it from Riga to Diest?

The distance between Riga and Diest is 1499 km. The road distance is 1798.1 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Diest without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Diest without a car is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 27h 25m and costs €240 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Diest?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Riga to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Diest bus from?

Riga to Diest bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Diest train from?

Riga to Diest train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Diest?

The best way to get from Riga to Diest is to train which takes 33h 46m and costs €310 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 35h 18m.

Where does the Riga to Diest bus arrive?

Riga to Diest bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Duisburg station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Diest?

Diest is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:12 PM in Riga and 12:12 PM in Diest.

Where does the Riga to Diest train arrive?

Riga to Diest train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Diest is 1798 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Riga to Diest.

Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 111+ hotels available in Diest.

Riga to Diest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Riga and Diest?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Diest. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Diest Atheneum via Duisburg central train station, Maastricht Station perron D and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Diest by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
6h 4m
€97–219
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Diesttrain P / ...
27h 25m
€245–521
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Diesttrain P / ...
33h 46m
€315–675
Drive 1,798.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Diestcar 1,798.1 km
19h 23m
€278–401
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 50m
€117–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Duisburgbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Maastrichtbus 1304
35h 18m
€112–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain Ic / ...
35h 49m
€121–308

Riga to Diest by bus, foot, and train

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27h 25mAverage Duration

€245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.6 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Diest, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Diest via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf, and Brussels-Nord in around 33h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to Diest Atheneum via Duisburg central train station, Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 16, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 35h 18m.

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