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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 36m.

How far is it from Riga to Edinburgh?

The distance between Riga and Edinburgh is 1151 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 34h and costs £220 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Riga to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Riga to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £320 and takes 46h 36m.

Where does the Riga to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Riga to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 9:48 AM in Riga and 7:48 AM in Edinburgh.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane RIX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 46m
£89–268
Fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RIX - EDI
5h 53m
£50–160
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
34h
£226–721
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Riga to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
29h 43m
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane RIX - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 7m
£73–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
42h 29m
£161–603
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
45h 7m
£166–783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
46h 36m
£112–318

Riga to Edinburgh by bus and train

23Weekly Services

34hAverage Duration

£226Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riga to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,143.9 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria in around 46h 36m.

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