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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Visby is to bus and ferry which costs 550 kr - 1400 kr and takes 17h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Visby is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs 1400 kr - 2900 kr.

How far is it from Riga to Visby?

The distance between Riga and Visby is 364 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Visby without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 28m and costs 550 kr - 1400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Riga to Visby, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Visby?

Visby is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 7:07 AM in Riga and 6:07 AM in Visby.

Where can I stay near Visby?

There are 245+ hotels available in Visby.

Riga to Visby - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Visby by plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Visby Airport (VBY)RIX - VBY
6h 30m
kr 1,440–2,891
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AO
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry Terminal to Port of Nynäshamn
3. Take the ferry from Nynäshamn färjeterminal to Visby hamnterminalDg
17h 28m
kr 593–1,337
Bus, ferry via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to NorrköpingN32
3. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Oskarshamn Resecentrum200 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalDg
43h 45m
kr 1,587–3,235
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AO
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn F0
3. Take the ferry from Nynäshamn färjeterminal to Visby hamnterminalDg
17h 41m
kr 2,143–3,037

Riga to Visby by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

17h 28mAverage Duration

kr 593Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Visby, Sweden?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Visby Airport (VBY) 3 times a day.

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