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

The cheapest way to get from Uppsala to Riga is to train and ferry and bus via Tallinn which costs $45 - $130 and takes 27h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uppsala to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Uppsala and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Uppsala station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Uppsala and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Uppsala station to Riga. However, there are services departing from Uppsala Centralstation and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Stockholm Centralstation, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

How far is it from Uppsala to Riga?

The distance between Uppsala and Riga is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Uppsala to Riga without a car is to train which takes 38h 18m and costs $340 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Uppsala to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Riga bus from?

Uppsala to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 station.

Where do I catch the Uppsala to Riga train from?

Uppsala to Riga train services, operated by Mälartåg, depart from Uppsala Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Uppsala to Riga?

The best way to get from Uppsala to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 38h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 39h 37m.

Where does the Uppsala to Riga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Uppsala and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Uppsala. It is currently 6:08 AM in Uppsala and 7:08 AM in Riga.

Where does the Uppsala to Riga train arrive?

Uppsala to Riga train services, operated by Mälartåg, arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

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Uppsala to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Uppsala to Riga by plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, or 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
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ARN - RIX
3h 50m
$31–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Uppsala to Kapellskärcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kapellskär to Paldiskicarferry
3. Drive from Paldiski to Rigacar
15h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 929 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Berlin Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
5. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
38h 18m
$347–731
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N32
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
39h 37m
$184–397
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 929 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
4. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
15h 38m
$79–228
Train, ferry, bus via Tallinn
1. Take the train from Uppsala Centralstation to Stockholm Odenplan stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Tallinnferry
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Esplanādebus
27h 49m
$47–123

Uppsala to Riga by train

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38h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Uppsala, 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 train from Uppsala Centralstation to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Stockholm Centralstation, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, and Vilnius in around 38h 18m.

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