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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Riga is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Riga is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Riga. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

How far is it from Rostock to Riga?

The distance between Rostock and Riga is 1172 km. The road distance is 1133.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Rostock to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Riga bus from?

Rostock to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Riga train from?

Rostock to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Riga?

The best way to get from Rostock to Riga is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 21h 42m.

Where does the Rostock to Riga bus arrive?

Rostock to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Rostock and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Rostock. It is currently 11:02 PM in Rostock and 12:02 AM in Riga.

Where does the Rostock to Riga train arrive?

Rostock to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Riga is 1133 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Rostock to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 330+ hotels available in Riga.

Rostock to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Rostock to Riga by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
7h 45m
$128–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1361 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
21h 30m
$103–211
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 17
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
21h 42m
$208–433
Drive 1,133.2 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Rigacar 1,133.2 km
14h 32m
$204–295
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
7h 7m
$121–316
Car ferry, bus to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Rostock Port to Gedsercarferry
2. Take the bus from Gedser to Copenhagen Airportbus
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CPH - RIX
11h 45m
$126–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 57
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīgabus
25h 48m
$159–314

Rostock to Riga by bus

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21h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,171.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 21h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, and Vilnius in around 21h 42m.

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