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

The cheapest way to get from Sopron to Riga is to train and bus via Brno which costs $27 - $50 and takes 27h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sopron to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $70 - $260.

Is there a direct train between Sopron and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Sopron to Riga. However, there are services departing from Sopron and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Wien Meidling, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

How far is it from Sopron to Riga?

The distance between Sopron and Riga is 1198 km. The road distance is 1359.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sopron to Riga without a car is to train which takes 23h 25m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Sopron to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sopron to Riga train from?

Sopron to Riga train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, depart from Sopron station.

What is the time difference between Sopron and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Sopron. It is currently 11:50 PM in Sopron and 12:50 AM in Riga.

Where does the Sopron to Riga train arrive?

Sopron to Riga train services, operated by GySEV/Raaberbahn, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Sopron to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sopron to Riga is 1359 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Sopron to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VIE - RIX
6h 6m
$70–260
Train, bus via Brno
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Brno Main Train Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Brno to Riia lennujaambus
27h 19m
$27–47
Train
1. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Meidlingtrain Re
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Mockavatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
5. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
23h 25m
$82–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sopron to Wien Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
26h 12m
$119–206
Drive 1,359.2 km
1. Drive from Sopron to Rigacar 1,359.2 km
14h 14m
$245–354
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sopron to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BUD - RIX
7h 30m
Train to Graz Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wiener Neustadt Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GRZ - RIX
11h 38m
$220–513

Sopron to Riga by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 25mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,197.9 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Sopron, Hungary and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Sopron to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Wien Meidling, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava, and Kaišiadorys in around 23h 25m.

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