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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Riga is to train which costs $80 - $150 and takes 25h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Wels to Riga. However, there are services departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Linz Hbf, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Wels to Riga?

The distance between Wels and Riga is 1334 km. The road distance is 1472.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Warsaw which takes 22h 20m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Wels to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Riga train from?

Wels to Riga train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Linz Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Wels and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Wels. It is currently 3:35 AM in Wels and 4:35 AM in Riga.

Where does the Wels to Riga train arrive?

Wels to Riga train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia station.

Can I drive from Wels to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Riga is 1472 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Wels to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Wels 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 Vienna International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VIE - RIX
7h 6m
$82–304
Train, bus via Warsaw
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
22h 20m
$74–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
26h 18m
$95–266
Drive 1,472.2 km
1. Drive from Wels to Rigacar 1,472.2 km
15h 33m
$277–400
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SZG - RIX
6h 32m
$144–405
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MUC - RIX
8h 12m
$150–379
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane PRG - RIX
10h 19m
$97–322
Train to Graz Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GRZ - RIX
13h 23m
$237–674
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain 144
3. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 181 / ...
25h 30m
$83–143
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
29h 18m
$122–229

Wels to Riga by train and bus

7Weekly Services

22h 20mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,334.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Riga-Pasazieru via Linz Hbf, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas, and Kaisiadorys in around 25h 30m.

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