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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Riga is to fly which costs $130 - $330 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Riga. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Zürich HB, S Ostbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Zug to Riga?

The distance between Zug and Riga is 1529 km. The road distance is 1954.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Riga without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 29h 44m and costs $550 - $1,600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Zug to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Riga train from?

Zug to Riga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Riga?

The best way to get from Zug to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Berlin, which costs $550 - $1,600 and takes 29h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 34h 50m.

What is the time difference between Zug and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Zug. It is currently 8:31 AM in Zug and 9:31 AM in Riga.

Where does the Zug to Riga train arrive?

Zug to Riga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zug to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Riga is 1954 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Zug to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2056+ hotels available in Riga.

Zug to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZRH - RIX
5h 45m
$136–326
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
2. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
29h 44m
$556–1,523
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
34h 50m
$180–317
Drive 1,954.2 km
1. Drive from Zug to Rigacar 1,954.2 km
20h 12m
$394–570
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
32h 56m
$363–768
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
35h 43m
$220–415
Train, bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the train from Zug to Schaffhausentrain S24
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 399
4. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
40h 47m
$269–526
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rigacar
27h 31m
$360–509

Zug to Riga by train

7Weekly Trains

29h 44mAverage Duration

$556Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.5 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Zürich HB, Berlin Ostbahnhof, S Ostbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Vilnius in around 29h 44m.

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