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

The cheapest way to get from Sweden to Riga is to train and ferry and bus via Tukums which costs $65 - $200 and takes 16h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sweden to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $60 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Sweden to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

How far is it from Sweden to Riga?

The distance between Sweden and Riga is 513 km.

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

The best way to get from Sweden to Riga without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $70 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sweden to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Riga bus from?

Sweden to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Bus or fly from Sweden to Riga?

The best way to get from Sweden to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 37h 5m.

Where does the Sweden to Riga bus arrive?

Sweden to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Sweden and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Sweden. It is currently 9:14 AM in Sweden and 10:14 AM in Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Riga.

Sweden to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sweden to Riga by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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-Arlanda Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ARN - RIX
4h 16m
$64–168
Fly from Copenhagen Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CPH - RIX
4h 58m
$54–195
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
3. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
14h 40m
$71–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N32
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
37h 5m
$194–356
Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GOT - RIX
4h 41m
$67–179
Fly from Umeå Airport
1. Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane UME - RIX
6h 15m
$70–320
Fly from Malmö Airport
1. Fly from Malmö Airport (MMX) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MMX - RIX
7h 27m
$124–464
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stockholm to Kapellskärcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kapellskär to Paldiskicarferry
3. Drive from Paldiski to Rigacar
14h 54m
Train, ferry, bus via Tukums
1. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
3. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Tukuma lauktehnikabus
4. Take the train from Tukums 2 to Riga-Pasazierutrain
16h 26m
$70–194
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinncarferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Esplanādebus Rv949 / ...
22h 28m
$144–426

Sweden to Riga by train, taxi, ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 40mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sweden and Riga, Latvia?

Ryanair, Norwegian Air International, and two other airlines fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 37h 5m.

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