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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Geneva is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 38h 31m.

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 17m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Geneva via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 29h 40m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Geneva?

The best way to get from Riga to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Riga to Geneva bus arrive?

Riga to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:41 AM in Riga and 8:41 AM in Geneva.

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?

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1142+ 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 17m
CHF 70–200
Bus, train #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Prahabus
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Pilsen - Husova Central Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
38h 31m
CHF 51–102
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
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 / ...
29h 40m
CHF 175–488
Drive 2,199.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Genevacar 2,199.4 km
21h 35m
CHF 343–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
31h 29m
CHF 192–335
Bus, train #2
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 116–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Genevabus FlixBus N872
36h 15m
CHF 85–143
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Genevacar
29h 21m
CHF 307–1,072

Riga to Geneva by bus, foot, and train

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29h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,715.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Air Baltic, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Geneva via Nuremberg central bus station in around 36h 15m.

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