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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Magdeburg. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Rīgas and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

How far is it from Riga to Magdeburg?

The distance between Riga and Magdeburg is 1019 km. The road distance is 1267.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Magdeburg without a car is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Riga to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Magdeburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Magdeburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 21h 52m.

Where does the Riga to Magdeburg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Magdeburg?

Magdeburg is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 8:05 AM in Riga and 7:05 AM in Magdeburg.

Where does the Riga to Magdeburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Magdeburg is 1267 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Riga to Magdeburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

There are 618+ hotels available in Magdeburg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Magdeburg by plane, train, bus, 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 36m
€82–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
20h 40m
€35–100
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 Ostbahnhoftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
21h 52m
€89–191
Drive 1,267.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Magdeburgcar 1,267.4 km
14h 29m
€191–276
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane RIX - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 44m
€112–315
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 Stendal Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 1m
€101–274
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane RIX - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
9h 11m
€173–331
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Magdeburg Hbftrain
9h 28m
€125–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
20h 52m
€86–220

Riga to Magdeburg by bus

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20h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,018.7 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Ecolines operates a bus from Rīga to Magdeburg 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 20h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas to Magdeburg Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Berlin Ostbahnhof in around 21h 52m.

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