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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Krems is to bus and train which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Krems is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €65 - €250.

How far is it from Riga to Krems?

The distance between Riga and Krems is 1221 km. The road distance is 1326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Krems without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 29m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Riga to Krems, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Krems train from?

Riga to Krems train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Krems?

Krems is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:25 PM in Riga and 5:25 PM in Krems.

Where does the Riga to Krems train arrive?

Riga to Krems train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Krems?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Krems is 1326 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Riga to Krems.

Where can I stay near Krems?

There are 383+ hotels available in Krems.

Riga to Krems - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

Q: Is there a direct train between Riga and Krems?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Krems. However, there are services departing from Rīgas and arriving at Krems An Der Donau via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Westbahnhof and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Krems by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)RIX - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
6h 40m
€65–243
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Hradec Králové848103
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to St.Poelten HbfRj
28h 3m
€64–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien WestbahnhofIc
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbf990 / ...
20h 29m
€71–124
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien WestbahnhofIc
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbf990 / ...
23h 38m
Drive 1,326.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Krems1,326.3 km
13h 54m
€216–311
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw, Zachodnia
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz918
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten HbfRj / ...
22h 57m
€74–150
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowice
2. Take the train from Katowice to BohuminIc
3. Take the night train from Bohumin to St.Poelten HbfEn
31h

Riga to Krems by bus and train

7Weekly Services

20h 29mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220.9 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Krems, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Rīgas to Krems An Der Donau via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Westbahnhof, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 23h 38m.

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