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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ystad is to train and car ferry which costs 800 kr - 2700 kr and takes 16h 39m.

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 36m and costs 600 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 53m.

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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Ystad Station via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Lichtenberg and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 49m.

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 36m 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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Ystad?

The best way to get from Riga to Ystad is to train which takes 28h 49m and costs 3000 kr - 6500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1600 kr - 2800 kr and takes 31h 53m.

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 10:19 PM in Riga and 9:19 PM in Ystad.

Where does the Riga to Ystad train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ystad?

There are 182+ 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

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 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 36m
kr 620–1,916
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 43m
kr 885–2,548
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 2,104–5,097
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Lichtenberg to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
6. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
28h 49m
kr 3,090–6,334
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 1,323–4,494
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 17m
kr 1,714–5,288
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Šiauliaitrain 12
2. Take the train from Šiauliai to Klaipėdatrain 15 / ...
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 39m
kr 825–2,643
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
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 53m
kr 1,607–2,762

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

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27h 24mAverage Duration

kr 2,104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Ystad Station via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin-Lichtenberg, Berlin Lichtenberg, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 28h 49m. Alternatively, 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 53m.

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