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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 90 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Geneva Bus Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Genève via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Ostbahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 21m.

How far is it from Riga to Geneva?

The distance between Riga and Geneva is 1716 km. The road distance is 2199.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Geneva without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 31h and costs SFr 280 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Riga to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Geneva bus from?

Riga to Geneva bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Geneva train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Geneva?

The best way to get from Riga to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 490 - SFr 1400 and takes 36h 21m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 250 and takes 38h.

Where does the Riga to Geneva bus arrive?

Riga to Geneva bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:01 AM in Riga and 12:01 AM in Geneva.

Where does the Riga to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Geneva is 2199 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Riga to Geneva.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Geneva.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Geneva 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
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RIX - GVA
5h 16m
CHF 90–230
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
5. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
31h
CHF 289–899
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 Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
5. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
36h 21m
CHF 490–1,315
Drive 2,199.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Genevacar 2,199.4 km
21h 35m
CHF 348–503
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
35h 58m
CHF 196–525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 848103
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
38h
CHF 136–246
Bus via Elbląg
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Elblągbus 900 / ...
3. Take the bus from ELBLĄG, Dworzec PKS, Plac Dworcowy to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
4. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorcierebus
40h 27m
CHF 175–396
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Genevacar
29h 6m
CHF 308–434

Riga to Geneva by bus and train

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31hAverage Duration

CHF 289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,715.8 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Geneva, Switzerland?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Swiss fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Genève via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Ostbahnhof, and Bern in around 36h 21m.

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