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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Dortmund is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Dortmund. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rīgas and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.

How far is it from Riga to Dortmund?

The distance between Riga and Dortmund is 1362 km. The road distance is 1603.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Dortmund without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 54m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Riga to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Dortmund train from?

Riga to Dortmund train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas station.

Train or bus from Riga to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Riga to Dortmund is to train which takes 23h 13m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Riga to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Dortmund?

Dortmund is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:05 PM in Riga and 4:05 PM in Dortmund.

Where does the Riga to Dortmund train arrive?

Riga to Dortmund train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Dortmund is 1604 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Riga to Dortmund.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Dortmund?

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Riga to Dortmund - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Dortmund 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 44m
€96–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dortmundbus 846421
28h 40m
€80–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
21h 54m
€87–241
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
23h 13m
€102–256
Drive 1,603.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Dortmundcar 1,603.6 km
17h 6m
€245–353
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 30m
€82–347
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 29m
€122–307
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 Dortmundbus 905 / ...
30h 15m
€190–240

Riga to Dortmund by bus, foot, and train

30Weekly Services

21h 54mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,362.3 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Rīgas to Dortmund Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Berlin Hbf in around 23h 13m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīga to Dortmund 4 times a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 28h 40m.

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