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

The cheapest way to get from Wolfsburg to Riga is to train and bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 20h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wolfsburg to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $90 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Wolfsburg and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Wolfsburg to Riga. However, there are services departing from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rīgas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.

How far is it from Wolfsburg to Riga?

The distance between Wolfsburg and Riga is 1139 km. The road distance is 1255.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wolfsburg to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 3m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Wolfsburg to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wolfsburg to Riga train from?

Wolfsburg to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Wolfsburg to Riga?

The best way to get from Wolfsburg to Riga is to train which takes 22h 16m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $190 and takes 24h 37m.

What is the time difference between Wolfsburg and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Wolfsburg. It is currently 1:29 AM in Wolfsburg and 2:29 AM in Riga.

Where does the Wolfsburg to Riga train arrive?

Wolfsburg to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Wolfsburg to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Wolfsburg to Riga is 1256 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Wolfsburg to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Wolfsburg 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 Hannover Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAJ - RIX
7h 30m
$131–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig to Rīgabus
24h 37m
$53–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
20h 3m
$105–203
Train
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunastrain 144
5. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
22h 16m
$153–233
Drive 1,255.7 km
1. Drive from Wolfsburg to Rigacar 1,255.7 km
17h 3m
$226–327
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
5h 49m
$94–310
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
7h 41m
$110–350
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
7h 51m
$146–395
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LEJ - RIX
9h 49m
$236–435
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 904
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
27h 37m
$200–283

Wolfsburg to Riga by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

20h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,139.4 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Wolfsburg, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Rīgas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 22h 16m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Braunschweig to Rīga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 23h 20m.

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