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 €65 - €200 and takes 19h 32m.

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 18m and costs €65 - €270.

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 32m and costs €65 - €200.

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

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:47 PM in Riga and 9:47 PM in Leipzig.

Can I drive from Riga to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Leipzig is 1253 km. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from Riga to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1383+ 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
€178–312
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
22h 17m
€57–139
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 32m
€66–198
Drive 1,253.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leipzigcar 1,253.2 km
15h 30m
€193–278
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 18m
€67–263
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
€238–429
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane RIX - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
9h 53m
€112–264
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
€132–330
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 42m
€94–315
Bus, train #2
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 28m
€78–151

Riga to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

19h 32mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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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.

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