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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Riga is to bus and train which costs $110 - $340 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Riga is to fly which takes 9h 55m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 40m.

How far is it from Santander to Riga?

The distance between Santander and Riga is 2464 km. The road distance is 3074.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Riga without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 37h 5m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Santander to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Riga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santander to Riga?

The best way to get from Santander to Riga is to fly which takes 9h 55m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 45h 40m.

Where does the Santander to Riga bus arrive?

Santander to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Santander. It is currently 11:16 PM in Santander and 12:16 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Santander to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Riga is 3075 km. It takes approximately 33h 26m to drive from Santander to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

Santander to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Riga 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 from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)SDR - RIX
9h 55m
$120–370
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BIO - RIX
10h 12m
$106–330
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Berlin SuedkreuzIce
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
37h 5m
$214–555
Drive 3,074.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Riga3,074.7 km
33h 26m
$562–812
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
45h 40m
$150–373
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīga
46h 32m
$281–553
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
4. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
2d 10h
$119–332
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Riga
34h 14m
$633–893

Santander to Riga by bus, foot, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

37h 5mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,464.3 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Riga, Latvia?

Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Riga, Bus Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 45h 40m.

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