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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Leipzig is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which costs €120 - €260 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

How far is it from Riga to Leipzig?

The distance between Riga and Leipzig is 1008 km. The road distance is 1253.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 19h 36m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Riga to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or fly from Riga to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Riga to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 26h 56m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 7:18 AM in Riga and 6:18 AM in Leipzig.

Where does the Riga to Leipzig train arrive?

Riga to Leipzig train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Leipzig is 1253 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Riga to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Riga to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Leipzig by plane, bus, train, 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane RIX - LEJ
7h 59m
€164–351
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane RIX - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
10h 2m
€101–340
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
19h 36m
€124–260
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
26h 56m
€177–462
Drive 1,253.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leipzigcar 1,253.2 km
15h 38m
€198–286
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 16m
€110–304
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane RIX - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 37m
€204–475
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 Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 32m
€159–495
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
9h 40m
€178–541
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1224
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
20h 56m
€129–262
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
22h 17m
€125–255

Riga to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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19h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,007.6 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

Lufthansa and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Leipzig Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and Berlin Hbf in around 26h 56m.

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