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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 170 and takes 32h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from Riga to Zurich?

The distance between Riga and Zurich is 1505 km. The road distance is 1922.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 27h 50m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Riga to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Zurich bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Zurich?

The best way to get from Riga to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 170 and takes 32h 37m.

Where does the Riga to Zurich bus arrive?

Riga to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:26 PM in Riga and 12:26 PM in Zurich.

Can I drive from Riga to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Zurich is 1923 km. It takes approximately 19h 42m to drive from Riga to Zurich.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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

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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
5h 34m
CHF 91–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
32h 37m
CHF 71–165
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
27h 50m
CHF 160–392
Drive 1,922.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zurichcar 1,922.8 km
19h 42m
CHF 299–431
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 28m
CHF 98–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
29h 11m
CHF 174–296
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus
34h 28m
CHF 201–267
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Stuttgart Airportbus
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
36h 14m
CHF 76–191
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
23h 45m
CHF 315–1,081

Riga to Zurich by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

27h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,504.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Zurich, Switzerland?

Air Baltic, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 32h 37m.

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