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 €50 - €100 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 16m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Essen?

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

How far is it from Riga to Essen?

The distance between Riga and Essen is 1329 km. The road distance is 1562.5 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 22h 46m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Essen?

The best way to get from Riga to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:50 AM in Riga and 1:50 AM in Essen.

Can I drive from Riga to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Essen is 1563 km. It takes approximately 19h 12m 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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Essen 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)RIX - DUS
5h 16m
€95–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Essen846421
29h 20m
€50–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen Ber to Berlin-SpandauRe
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
22h 46m
€107–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Warszawa Centralna
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin HbfEic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
23h 20m
€131–256
Drive 1,562.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Essen1,562.5 km
19h 12m
€239–345
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)RIX - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 57m
€99–368
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 58m
€130–298
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 40m
€119–341

Riga to Essen by bus and train

13Weekly Services

22h 46mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,328.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīga to Essen 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 29h 20m.

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