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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Melbourne is to bus and ferry and fly which costs $1,000 - $1,700 and takes 33h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Melbourne is to fly which takes 24h 56m and costs $1,100 - $1,700.

How far is it from Riga to Melbourne?

The distance between Riga and Melbourne is 15288 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 56m to get from Riga to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 7h ahead of Riga. It is currently 12:21 PM in Riga and 7:21 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5336+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Riga to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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Fly from Riga International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane RIX - MEL
24h 56m
$1,129–1,629
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane VNO - MEL
28h 47m
$906–1,865
Bus, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HEL - MEL
33h 35m
$1,066–1,651
Shuttle to Palanga International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėdashuttle
2. Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PLQ - MEL
33h 5m
$1,567–3,767

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

5Weekly Planes

23h 27mAverage Duration

$987Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,287.6 km
Duration: 24h 56m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Flydubai, Emirates, and Qantas fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a week.

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