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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ystad is to fly and train which costs 650 kr - 2000 kr and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ystad is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs 650 kr - 2000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ystad station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Ystad Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Copenhagen Lufthavn and Malmö Hyllie station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Ystad?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Ystad station. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Ystad Station via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Lichtenberg and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.

How far is it from Riga to Ystad?

The distance between Riga and Ystad is 816 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ystad without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 27h 24m and costs 2100 kr - 5500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Riga to Ystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ystad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Ystad train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Ystad?

The best way to get from Riga to Ystad is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs 1600 kr - 2700 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2800 kr - 5500 kr and takes 35h 42m.

Where does the Riga to Ystad bus arrive?

Riga to Ystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Ystad?

Ystad is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:40 PM in Riga and 8:40 PM in Ystad.

Where does the Riga to Ystad train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ystad?

There are 179+ hotels available in Ystad.

Riga to Ystad - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Ystad by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane RIX - CPH
2. Take the train from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationtrain
5h 30m
kr 691–2,000
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Klaipedacar
2. Take the car ferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
3. Drive from Karlshamn to Ystadcar
12h 45m
kr 2,352–3,445
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Suwałkibus
2. Take the train from Suwalki to Swinoujscietrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
27h 24m
kr 2,125–5,457
Bus, train, car ferry via Gdańsk
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Głównybus 900 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gdańsk to Koszalinbus
4. Take the train from Koszalin to Swinoujscie Porttrain R
5. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
31h 16m
Fly to Malmö Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Malmö Airport (MMX)plane RIX - MMX
2. Take the bus from Malmö Airport Sturup flygplats to Malmö, Centralstationbus
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
8h 51m
kr 1,332–4,243
Fly to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport (AGH)plane RIX - AGH
2. Take the train from Ängelholm station to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
9h 20m
kr 1,666–5,281
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliaitrain 12
2. Take the train from Šiauliai to Klaipėdatrain 19 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
4. Take the train from Karlshamn Station to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
16h 51m
kr 2,305–3,544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationbus 917
31h 58m
kr 1,598–2,689
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-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Lichtenberg to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
35h 42m
kr 2,883–5,165

Riga to Ystad by bus, foot, train, and car ferry

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27h 24mAverage Duration

kr 2,125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Ystad Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Lufthavn, and Malmö Hyllie station in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ystad Station via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, Berlin Lichtenberg, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 35h 42m.

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