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 €50 - €90 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 39m and costs €110 - €340.

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 1590.1 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 which takes 27h 10m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 Ecolines, depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where does the Riga to Groningen bus arrive?

Riga to Groningen bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation.

What is the time difference between Riga and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:39 AM in Riga and 12:39 AM in Groningen.

Can I drive from Riga to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Groningen is 1590 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Riga to Groningen.

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

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 458+ 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 to Groningentrain
7h 39m
€110–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus
27h 10m
€50–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Szczecin Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Szczecin, Bus Station to Groningen central stationbus
30h 34m
€98–188
Drive 1,590.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Groningencar 1,590.1 km
18h 34m
€280–404
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 17m
€144–349
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
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 train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
11h 14m
€126–420
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
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 train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
9h 40m
€119–305
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
10h 1m
€148–456

Riga to Groningen by bus

4Weekly Buses

27h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,560.5 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Ecolines operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Groningen, Hoofdstation 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 27h 10m.

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