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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Riga is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $290 and takes 9h 34m.

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 18m and costs $90 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Riga. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Rīga via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Santander to Riga?

The distance between Santander and Riga is 2464 km. The road distance is 3074.6 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 Paris which takes 41h 12m and costs $440 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m 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 18m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $440 and takes 2 days 0h.

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 11:32 AM in Santander and 12:32 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Santander to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Riga is 3075 km. It takes approximately 33h 47m to drive from Santander to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 330+ 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)plane SDR - RIX
9h 18m
$90–310
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
41h 12m
$443–923
Drive 3,074.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rigacar 3,074.6 km
33h 47m
$562–812
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BIO - RIX
9h 34m
$122–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rīgabus
44h 24m
$435–731
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Magdeburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīgabus
2d
$246–439
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
2d 11h
$224–459
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rigacar
34h 11m
$633–903

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

7Weekly Services

41h 12mAverage Duration

$443Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,464.3 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, 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 Rīga via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Magdeburg in around 2d.

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