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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ostend is to drive which costs €290 - €440 and takes 20h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ostend is to drive which takes 20h 23m and costs €290 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Ostende via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.

How far is it from Riga to Ostend?

The distance between Riga and Ostend is 1580 km. The road distance is 1949.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ostend without a car is to bus and train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 27h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Riga to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ostend train from?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 3:56 PM in Riga and 2:56 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Riga to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ostend is 1950 km. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Riga to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 3270+ hotels available in Ostend.

Riga to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Ostend by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 15m
Drive 1,949.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riga to Ostendcar 1,949.6 km
20h 23m
€299–432
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
27h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
34h 3m
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 24m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
9h 46m
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 Ostendetrain Ic
36h 22m

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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3h 50mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,579.8 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Ostende via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 34h 3m.

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