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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Riga is to train and bus which costs $100 - $250 and takes 36h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Riga. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Amersfoort Centraal, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Riga?

The distance between Utrecht and Riga is 1397 km. The road distance is 1666.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 25h 5m and costs $180 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Utrecht to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Riga bus from?

Utrecht to Riga bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Riga train from?

Utrecht to Riga train services, operated by European Sleeper, depart from Amersfoort Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Riga?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Riga is to train which takes 32h 49m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 23m.

Where does the Utrecht to Riga bus arrive?

Utrecht to Riga bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

What is the time difference between Utrecht and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Utrecht. It is currently 6:14 AM in Utrecht and 7:14 AM in Riga.

Where does the Utrecht to Riga train arrive?

Utrecht to Riga train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Praha hl.n. station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Riga is 1666 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Utrecht to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1999+ hotels available in Riga.

Utrecht to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
5h 26m
$107–286
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
7h 6m
$101–401
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Apeldoorntrain Ice
2. Take the train from Apeldoorn to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
25h 5m
$181–363
Train
1. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 413 / ...
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
32h 49m
$208–677
Drive 1,666.2 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Rigacar 1,666.2 km
20h 43m
$344–496
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
6h 40m
$135–326
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane EIN - RIX
8h 4m
$113–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1206
29h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
36h 42m
$107–246

Utrecht to Riga by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

25h 5mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,397.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Amersfoort Centraal, Praha hl.n., Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 32h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Riga, Bus Station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 29h 23m.

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