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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €110 - €220 and takes 33h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 30m.

How far is it from Riga to Rotterdam?

The distance between Riga and Rotterdam is 1398 km. The road distance is 1802.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 38m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Riga to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Rotterdam bus from?

Riga to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Rotterdam train from?

Riga to Rotterdam train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to train which takes 33h 17m and costs €230 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 33h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 3:51 PM in Riga and 2:51 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Riga to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Rotterdam is 1802 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Riga to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 40m
€107–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
25h 38m
€210–558
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Hengelotrain 77
5. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
33h 17m
€232–838
Drive 1,802.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rotterdamcar 1,802.4 km
19h 24m
€327–472
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 59m
€124–311
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 32m
€128–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
33h 30m
€110–220

Riga to Rotterdam by bus, foot, and train

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25h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,397.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Rotterdam Centraal via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 33h 17m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a week. Tickets cost €110–220 and the journey takes 33h 30m.

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