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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to bus which costs €120 - €220 and takes 32h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to fly and train which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Esslingen via Kaliningrad Bus station and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Esslingen via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, München Hbf and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.

How far is it from Riga to Esslingen?

The distance between Riga and Esslingen is 1390 km. The road distance is 1761.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Esslingen without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 46m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Riga to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Esslingen bus from?

Riga to Esslingen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Esslingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 33h 13m, you could also bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 29h 36m.

Where does the Riga to Esslingen bus arrive?

Riga to Esslingen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Esslingen?

Esslingen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:10 AM in Riga and 4:10 AM in Esslingen.

Where does the Riga to Esslingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Esslingen is 1761 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Riga to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 614+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Esslingen 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 Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane RIX - STR
7h 9m
€106–280
Fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€101–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 6 / ...
23h 46m
€213–446
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Muenchen Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
33h 13m
€230–528
Drive 1,761.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Esslingencar 1,761.2 km
17h 18m
€271–391
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane RIX - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Esslingentrain
8h 15m
€130–326
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
29h 36m
€148–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Stuttgart Airportbus
32h 1m
€129–218

Riga to Esslingen by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

23h 46mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Esslingen via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 33h 13m.

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