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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Riga is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 31h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Rīgas SAO. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Riga?

The distance between Rotterdam and Riga is 1395 km. The road distance is 1723.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 9m and costs $190 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Rotterdam to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Riga bus from?

Rotterdam to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Riga train from?

Rotterdam to Riga train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Riga?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Riga is to train which takes 31h 22m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Riga bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 4:47 PM in Rotterdam and 5:47 PM in Riga.

Where does the Rotterdam to Riga train arrive?

Rotterdam to Riga train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Riga is 1723 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Rotterdam to Riga.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Riga. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 22m.

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

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
5h 4m
$117–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
26h 9m
$192–384
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 413 / ...
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
31h 22m
$224–724
Drive 1,723.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rigacar 1,723.1 km
21h 19m
$356–513
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRU - RIX
6h 27m
$141–338
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane RTM - RIX
7h 48m
$150–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
31h 30m
$130–260

Rotterdam to Riga by train, foot, and bus

24Weekly Services

26h 9mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,394.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Praha hl.n., Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 31h 22m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland, Air Baltic, and Ryanair fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily.

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