There are 6 ways to get from Stockholm to Riga by plane, train, car ferry, 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.
Fly from Stockholm Bromma
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Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Riga (RIX)
Train, car ferry, bus
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Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn station
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Take the car ferry from Nynäshamn to Ventspils
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Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Tukuma lauktehnika
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Take the train from Tukums 2 to Rīga pasažieru
Car ferry
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Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Riga
Bus
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Take the bus from Stockholm to Berlin central bus station
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Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Riga Bus Station
Car ferry, drive
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Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
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Drive from Tallinn to Riga
Stockholm to Riga by bus
The bus journey time between Stockholm and Riga is around 37h 40m and covers a distance of around 2371 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by FlixBus, the Stockholm to Riga bus service departs from Stockholm and arrives in Riga Bus Station. Typically 11 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Latvia from Sweden
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Sweden
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Latvia from Sweden
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Riga is 113, 8303.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Riga is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Riga is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 113, 8303.
No, returning to Sweden from Latvia is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Riga is to fly which costs 350 kr - 2100 kr and takes 3h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Riga is to fly which costs 350 kr - 2100 kr and takes 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Stockholm and arriving at Riga Bus Station via Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stockholm and arriving at Riga. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Stockholm and Riga is 442 km.
Book your Stockholm to Riga ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries.
The best way to get from Stockholm to Riga without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stockholm to Riga, including transfers.
Stockholm to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm station.
The best way to get from Stockholm to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 350 kr - 2100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1100 kr - 1400 kr and takes 37h 40m.
- Distance: 442.2 km
- Duration: 3h 55m
What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Riga, Latvia?
Norwegian Air International, Air Baltic and Ryanair fly from Stockholm to Riga 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm to Riga via Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] in around 37h 40m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Stockholm to Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $300
Flights from Stockholm Bromma to Riga via Gothenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $240
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Stockholm to Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
Flights from Stockholm Bromma to Riga via Gothenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $18 - $120
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Stockholm Bromma to Riga via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $420
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Stockholm to Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $12 - $170
- Phone
- 08 600 10 00
- Website
- sl.se
Train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- SL
- Phone
- +371 67232135
- Website
- pv.lv
Train from Tukums 2 to Rīga pasažieru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Latvian Railways (PV)
- Phone
- +371 67 280 485
- info@atd.lv
- Website
- atd.lv
Bus from Ventspils AO to Tukuma lauktehnika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Schedules at
- IK "Auto un būve"
- Phone
- +371 63 629 904
- v.reiss@ventspils.lv
- Website
- ventspilsreiss.lv
Bus from Ventspils AO to Tukuma lauktehnika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss"
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Stockholm to Berlin central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Riga Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- Website
- stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Nynäshamn to Ventspils
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Stena Line
- Phone
- +49 (0)40 547 541 222
- international.sales@tallinksilja.com
- Website
- tallinksilja.com
Car ferry from Stockholm to Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $190
- Website
- Tallink
- Vehicle
- $75 - $140
- Inside cabin
- $85 - $120
- Outside cabin
- $130 - $190
- Deluxe/Suite
- $310 - $430
Car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $200
- Website
- Tallink
- Vehicle
- $75 - $150
- Inside cabin
- $90 - $120
- Outside cabin
- $140 - $200
- Deluxe/Suite
- $330 - $450
- Adult
- $90 - $140
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Stockholm Airport to Riga Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Stockholm to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga Bus Station.
Riga is 1h ahead of Stockholm. It is currently 1:15 AM in Stockholm and 2:15 AM in Riga.
Norwegian Air International, Ryanair and Air Baltic offer flights from Stockholm Airport to Riga Airport.
Book your Stockholm to Riga bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 153+ hotels available in Riga. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Stockholm to Stockholm Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs 277 kr.