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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Diest is to fly and train which costs €75 - €290 and takes 7h 24m.

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 10m and costs €95 - €220.

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 Essen and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.

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 Hagen which takes 27h 30m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 does the Riga to Diest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Diest?

Diest is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:19 PM in Riga and 1:19 PM in Diest.

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 422+ hotels available in Diest.

Riga to Diest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Diest by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 10m
€95–218
Bus, train #2
cheapest
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 16m
€75–176
Bus, train via Hagen
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 Ic / ...
27h 30m
€165–348
Drive 1,798.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Diestcar 1,798.1 km
19h 23m
€272–393
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 8m
€111–335
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane RIX - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
7h 24m
€76–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Diesttrain Ic / ...
28h 8m
€159–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Essen to Hasseltbus Kyiv-Hasselt
35h 18m
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Bonnbus 905
3. Take the bus from Bonn to Maastrichtbus
38h 4m

Riga to Diest by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

27h 30mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.6 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Rīga to Diest Atheneum via Essen and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 35h 18m.

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