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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Riga is to bus which costs $90 - $220 and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Riga?

The distance between Zurich and Riga is 1502 km. The road distance is 1924.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 28h 23m and costs $140 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Zurich to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Riga bus from?

Zurich to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Riga?

The best way to get from Zurich to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 32h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Riga bus arrive?

Zurich to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 5:03 PM in Zurich and 6:03 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Zurich to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Riga is 1925 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Zurich to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich 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 from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZRH - RIX
5h 11m
$119–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
32h 15m
$90–211
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
28h 23m
$148–422
Drive 1,924.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rigacar 1,924.8 km
19h 44m
$388–561
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BSL - RIX
8h 20m
$109–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Rīgabus
38h 36m
$101–253
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SABbus
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 399
3. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
38h 45m
$275–351
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rigacar
22h 28m
$408–579

Zurich to Riga by train and bus

19Weekly Services

28h 23mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,502 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Air Baltic, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 32h 15m.

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