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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Riga is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Riga. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Bohumin, Warszawa Zachodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.

How far is it from Vienna to Riga?

The distance between Vienna and Riga is 1126 km. The road distance is 1297.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $110 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Vienna to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Riga bus from?

Vienna to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Riga train from?

Vienna to Riga train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Riga?

The best way to get from Vienna to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 21h 4m.

Where does the Vienna to Riga bus arrive?

Vienna to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 7:57 PM in Vienna and 8:57 PM in Riga.

Where does the Vienna to Riga train arrive?

Vienna to Riga train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Bohumin station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Riga is 1297 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Vienna to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2225+ hotels available in Riga.

Vienna to Riga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Vienna to Riga. The best route is Fly, a distance of 1101.606 km.

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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VIE - RIX
4h 43m
$91–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N918 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
20h 10m
$116–201
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
21h 4m
$104–438
Drive 1,297.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Rigacar 1,297.4 km
13h 45m
$244–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the bus from Hradec Králové to Rīgabus 848104
26h 5m
$124–269

Vienna to Riga by bus

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20h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,126.1 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Riga, Bus Station via Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 20h 10m.

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