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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lille is to fly and train which costs €95 - €250 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Lille is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Lille. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.

How far is it from Riga to Lille?

The distance between Riga and Lille is 1567 km. The road distance is 1956 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Lille without a car is to bus and train via Poznań which takes 27h 49m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Riga to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Lille train from?

Riga to Lille train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Lille?

The best way to get from Riga to Lille is to train which takes 34h 14m and costs €300 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 35h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Lille bus arrive?

Riga to Lille bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Dortmund station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Lille?

Lille is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:47 AM in Riga and 11:47 PM in Lille.

Where does the Riga to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Lille is 1956 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Riga to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 503+ hotels available in Lille.

Riga to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Lille. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Lille Europe via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 14m.

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Lille by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 58m
€123–280
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane RIX - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 41m
€96–248
Bus, train via Poznań
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Poznan, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
6. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
27h 49m
€268–603
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
6. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
34h 14m
€309–697
Drive 1,956 km
1. Drive from Riga to Lillecar 1,956 km
20h 32m
€303–437
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RIX - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 37m
€125–278
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 26m
€137–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dortmundbus 846421
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
35h 20m
€135–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
37h 14m
€150–314

Riga to Lille by bus and train

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27h 49mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,567.3 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Lille Europe via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 34h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse in around 35h 20m.

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