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 $60 - $230 and takes 5h 35m.

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 7m 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 31m and costs $240 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 7m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $480 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 8:51 PM in Scotland and 10:51 PM 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 1887+ 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)plane ABZ - RIX
5h 7m
$120–400
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane EDI - RIX
5h 35m
$63–223
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
34h 31m
$240–1,025
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rigacar
31h 29m
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GLA - RIX
7h 19m
$102–267
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane INV - RIX
8h 22m
$101–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
45h 9m
$195–761
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
46h 2m
$189–616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
2d
$153–480

Scotland to Riga by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

34h 31mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest 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 7m

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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