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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Essen is to bus which costs €100 - €250 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Essen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 29h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.

How far is it from Riga to Essen?

The distance between Riga and Essen is 1329 km. The road distance is 1640 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 17m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Riga to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Essen?

The best way to get from Riga to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €410 and takes 30h 12m, you could also bus via Hamburg, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 28h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Essen bus arrive?

Riga to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Essen?

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

Where does the Riga to Essen train arrive?

Riga to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Essen is 1640 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Riga to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2773+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 11m
€100–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
25h 17m
€174–323
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10
30h 12m
€212–402
Drive 1,640 km
1. Drive from Riga to Essencar 1,640 km
17h 26m
€263–379
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€102–407
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 45m
€146–401
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
28h 30m
€156–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
29h 20m
€100–250

Riga to Essen by bus and train

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25h 17mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,328.6 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 30h 12m.

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