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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Groningen is to bus which costs €90 - €190 and takes 27h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Groningen is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Groningen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Groningen, Hoofdstation station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27h 10m.

How far is it from Riga to Groningen?

The distance between Riga and Groningen is 1561 km. The road distance is 1589.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Groningen without a car is to bus via Hamburg which takes 26h 45m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Riga to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Groningen bus from?

Riga to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Groningen bus arrive?

Riga to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:13 PM in Riga and 3:13 PM in Groningen.

Can I drive from Riga to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Groningen is 1590 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Riga to Groningen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 470+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Groningen by plane, train, bus, 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 38m
€103–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus
27h 10m
€90–190
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
26h 45m
€119–206
Drive 1,589.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Groningencar 1,589.8 km
18h 31m
€285–412
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus
9h 4m
€117–325
Fly to Bremen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane RIX - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
3. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus
10h 31m
€113–402
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
9h 4m
€121–340
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
10h 22m
€138–317

Riga to Groningen by bus

7Weekly Buses

26h 45mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,560.6 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Groningen central station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 45m.

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