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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kiel is to bus and ferry which costs €50 - €160 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Riga to Kiel?

The distance between Riga and Kiel is 1088 km. The road distance is 1323.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kiel without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 36m and costs €70 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Riga to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kiel bus from?

Riga to Kiel bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kiel train from?

Riga to Kiel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Kiel?

The best way to get from Riga to Kiel is to train which takes 23h 32m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 24h 55m.

Where does the Riga to Kiel bus arrive?

Riga to Kiel bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 7:49 AM in Riga and 6:49 AM in Kiel.

Where does the Riga to Kiel train arrive?

Riga to Kiel train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Kiel is 1323 km. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Riga to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1533+ hotels available in Kiel.

Riga to Kiel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Kiel by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
6h 16m
€85–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus station050 / ...
24h 55m
€50–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hamburg Hbf28 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
22h 36m
€71–263
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin HbfEic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg HbfIce / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
23h 32m
€106–281
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Klaipeda Bus StationOllex
2. Take the ferry from Klaipeda to Port of Kiel
27h 20m
€54–156
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Liepājas AO
2. Take the ferry from Liepaja Ferry to Luebeck-Travemuende Faehrterminal0
3. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Kiel HbfRe
29h 28m
Drive 1,323.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kiel1,323.3 km
16h 25m
€202–292

Riga to Kiel by bus, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

22h 36mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,088 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kiel Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Berlin Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 23h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīgas SAO to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 24h 55m.

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