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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Zurich is to bus via Prague which costs SFr 25 - SFr 95 and takes 32h 20m.

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 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at Zurich via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

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 which takes 27h 23m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Polska sp.o.o, depart from Riia station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Zurich?

The best way to get from Riga to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 95 and takes 32h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Zurich bus arrive?

Riga to Zurich bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, arrive at Praha station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:14 PM in Riga and 5:14 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 40m 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.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ 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 35m
CHF 91–221
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Prahabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Zurichbus
32h 20m
CHF 26–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
27h 23m
CHF 152–438
Drive 1,922.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zurichcar 1,922.8 km
19h 40m
CHF 298–430
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 29m
CHF 112–278
Bus, train via Jelgava
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
29h 3m
CHF 179–466
Bus
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 FlixBus X06 / ...
32h 34m
CHF 69–137
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
34h 51m
CHF 148–215
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 43m
CHF 315–1,080

Riga to Zurich by bus, foot, and train

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27h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,504.8 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Air Baltic, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riia to Zurich via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 32h 20m.

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