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 £65 - £200 and takes 5h 41m.

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 41m and costs £65 - £200.

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 37m.

How far is it from Riga to Edinburgh?

The distance between Riga and Edinburgh is 1060 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 Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 33h 33m and costs £400 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £170 - £410 and takes 46h 37m.

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 2:48 AM in Riga and 12:48 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 2756+ 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, bus, train, 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 Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RIX - EDI
5h 41m
£68–191
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
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
33h 33m
£406–799
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 44m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
9h 2m
£83–183
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 30m
£109–271
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 30m
£255–452
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 Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
44h 53m
£245–522
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 37m
£171–404

Riga to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

33h 33mAverage Duration

£406Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riga to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,054 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air International fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria in around 46h 37m.

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