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 which costs €75 - €130 and takes 22h 27m.

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 19m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Leipzig via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.

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 Rīgas and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

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 which takes 19h 33m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Riga to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leipzig bus from?

Riga to Leipzig bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Riga to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 21h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 36m.

Where does the Riga to Leipzig bus arrive?

Riga to Leipzig bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Magdeburg station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:44 AM in Riga and 9:44 AM in Leipzig.

Where does the Riga to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Leipzig is 1253 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Riga to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Riga to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 34m
€145–309
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus N1230
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
22h 27m
€77–122
Bus, train via Berlin
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 33m
€87–163
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
21h 10m
€92–181
Drive 1,253.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leipzigcar 1,253.2 km
15h 37m
€190–275
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 19m
€88–244
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 57m
€236–468
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
9h 35m
€103–286
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
8h 55m
€126–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
22h 36m

Riga to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

19h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,007.6 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Lufthansa flies from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas to Leipzig Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Berlin Hbf in around 21h 10m.

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