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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Vienna is to bus and train via Warsaw which costs €90 - €150 and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Vienna is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Wien Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Riga to Vienna?

The distance between Riga and Vienna is 1129 km. The road distance is 1295.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Vienna without a car is to bus and train via Warsaw which takes 22h 5m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Riga to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Vienna bus from?

Riga to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Vienna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Vienna?

The best way to get from Riga to Vienna is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Riga to Vienna bus arrive?

Riga to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Vienna?

Vienna is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:33 AM in Riga and 5:33 AM in Vienna.

Where does the Riga to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Vienna is 1296 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Riga to Vienna.

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

Book your Riga to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4643+ hotels available in Vienna.

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Fly to Vienna International Airport
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane RIX - VIE
5h 6m
€85–307
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Warsaw Dworzec Centralny 04bus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Břeclavtrain
3. Take the train from Breclav to Wien Simmeringtrain Re
22h 5m
€90–149
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 Bohumintrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic
22h 45m
€90–167
Drive 1,295.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Viennacar 1,295.7 km
13h 43m
€215–310
Fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane RIX - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
10h 23m
€164–625
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Hradec Královébus 848103
2. Take the train from Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
25h 47m
€106–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1301
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 902 / ...
27h 51m
€140–213

Riga to Vienna by train

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Distance: 1,129.4 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Vienna, Austria?

Air Baltic, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Wien Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and Bohumin in around 22h 45m.

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