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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Dresden is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Dresden is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Riga to Dresden?

The distance between Riga and Dresden is 952 km. The road distance is 1266.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Dresden without a car is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 20h 5m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Riga to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Dresden bus from?

Riga to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Dresden?

The best way to get from Riga to Dresden is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €180 - €440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €440 and takes 20h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h.

Where does the Riga to Dresden bus arrive?

Riga to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Dresden?

Dresden is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:16 AM in Riga and 4:16 AM in Dresden.

Where does the Riga to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Dresden is 1266 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Riga to Dresden.

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

Book your Riga to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 739+ hotels available in Dresden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Dresden by plane, bus, train, 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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane RIX - DRS
8h 5m
€186–432
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane RIX - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 51m
€76–249
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 17 / ...
20h 5m
€116–220
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
20h 28m
€185–438
Drive 1,266.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Dresdencar 1,266.4 km
12h 50m
€195–281
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€87–238
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane RIX - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 30m
€156–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus N1230
21h
€90–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 848103
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
26h 44m
€112–230

Riga to Dresden by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

20h 5mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.8 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

Lufthansa and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dresden Airport (DRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 20h 28m.

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