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There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Essen Hbf by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane RIX - DUS
    5h 16m
    €91–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus bus 846421
    29h 20m
    €50–100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus bus N1324 / ...
    2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    22h 26m
    €101–256

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain train 892
    2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain train
    3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Konintrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Konin to Berlin Hbftrain train Eic
    5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    23h 12m
    €103–228

  5. Drive 1,639.6 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Essen Hbfcar car 1,639.6 km
    17h 25m
    €246–355

  6. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane RIX - CGN
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 2m
    €91–370

  7. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane RIX - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    7h 1m
    €126–305

Riga to Essen Hbf by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Essen Hbf, 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, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Essen Hbf via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Konin, and Berlin Hbf in around 23h 12m.

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