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 $70 - $130 and takes 23h 30m.

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 48m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 30m.

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 Rīgas via Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.

How far is it from Vienna to Riga?

The distance between Vienna and Riga is 1126 km. The road distance is 1297.5 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 train which takes 21h 54m and costs $70 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

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 48m and costs $55 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $230 and takes 21h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Riga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Vienna and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 7:43 PM in Vienna and 8:43 PM in Riga.

Where does the Vienna to Riga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Riga is 1297 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m 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 1852+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Vienna to Riga by plane, train, 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
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VIE - RIX
4h 48m
$59–269
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain 144
3. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
21h 54m
$71–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
23h 30m
$70–130
Drive 1,297.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Rigacar 1,297.5 km
13h 46m
$245–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Pardubice Main Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1034 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hradec Králové to Rīgabus 848104
26h 17m
$63–147

Vienna to Riga by train

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21h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,126.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Air Baltic, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Rīgas via Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 21h 54m.

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