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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Leipzig is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 40m.

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 7h 20m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

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 22h 3m.

How far is it from Riga to Leipzig?

The distance between Riga and Leipzig is 1008 km. The road distance is 1253.7 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 which takes 20h 40m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus 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 38m and costs €190 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 40m, you could also train, which costs and takes 22h 3m.

Where does the Riga to Leipzig bus arrive?

Riga to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:46 PM in Riga and 11:46 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 1254 km. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Riga to Leipzig.

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

Book your Riga to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1451+ 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)RIX - LEJ
7h 38m
€193–320
Bus, train via Magdeburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburg846421
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf56 / ...
22h 15m
€57–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERN1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leipzig central train station025 / ...
20h 40m
€65–112
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 Berlin HbfEic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbf18 / ...
22h 3m
Drive 1,253.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leipzig1,253.7 km
15h 31m
€195–282
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
7h 20m
€69–187
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)RIX - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
9h 18m
€231–499
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)RIX - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
10h
€86–217
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Leipzig Central Station
9h 21m
€98–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationN1230
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
22h 33m
€79–147

Riga to Leipzig by bus

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20h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,007.6 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Leipzig central train station via Berlin Airport BER in around 20h 40m.

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