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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Riga is to fly which costs $95 - $270 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $120 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Scotland to Riga?

The distance between Scotland and Riga is 1593 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 34h 29m and costs $280 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Scotland to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Riga bus from?

Scotland to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Scotland to Riga?

The best way to get from Scotland to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Scotland to Riga bus arrive?

Scotland to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 7:36 AM in Scotland and 9:36 AM in Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

Scotland to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Riga by plane, train, bus, 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 Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)ABZ - RIX
5h 34m
$120–400
Fly from Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)GLA - RIX
8h 7m
$97–267
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
34h 29m
$281–1,138
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riga
31h 11m
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)INV - RIX
8h 45m
$106–323
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)NCL - RIX
10h 1m
$100–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
45h 23m
$205–784
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
46h 14m
$204–636
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
2d
$166–497

Scotland to Riga by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

34h 29mAverage Duration

$281Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Riga.

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Distance: 1,593.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Scotland and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic and KLM fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 2d.

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