How to travel from Berlin to Riga

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Riga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a flight costs an average of €98.

Distance: 843 km

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€86

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Cheapest

€245

Average price

19h 35m

Average total duration

19h 5m

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5h 14m

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2h 14m

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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2.5 - 5.1kg

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Ecolines

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from Berlin to Riga

How to get from Berlin to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ecolines
03:00PM19h45
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ecolines
03:00PM19h45
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticBT214
07:40PM1h35
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:15PMRiga International Airport
4041One-way
0 transfers

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Ecolines
10:00PM19h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:50PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
631One-way
0 transfers
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10:00PM22h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:55PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM18h05
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
921One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO781
11:25AM5h30
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
05:55PMRiga International Airport
2271One-way
1 transfer
Norwegian AirD84506 · D82031
12:20PM5h50
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
07:10PMRiga International Airport
2411One-way
1 transfer
Norwegian AirD83303 · D82063
12:40PM6h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
08:00PMRiga International Airport
2621One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Riga.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Riga from Berlin including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Riga from Berlin is by taking a coach, which costs on average €25.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Riga:

A coach is €5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Riga costing on average €30.

A coach is €67 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Berlin to Riga costing on average €92.

The fastest way to get to Riga from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 17 h 50 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 39 h 58 min.

The distance between Berlin and Riga is around 842 km.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Riga is:

  • Around 16 coaches per day.
  • 32 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Riga from Berlin as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Riga:

  • Coaches most often depart from Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Riga at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
  • Flights mostly leave from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and tend to arrive in Riga International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Riga:

  • Travel with Ecolines or FlixBus to go to Riga by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ecolines Berlin to Riga tickets on Omio for €25.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air or Lufthansa for flights to Riga. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Berlin to Riga tickets on Omio for €30.
  • Travel with ODEG for trains to Riga. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ODEG Berlin to Riga tickets on Omio for €92.

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Riga with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct coaches per day to Riga with Ecolines or FlixBus.
  • You'll find 1 direct flight a day to Riga with Air Baltic.

Direct services to Riga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers travelling from Berlin to Riga don't make Riga their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw or Kaunas, either of which you could add to your Berlin and Riga trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Riga to any of these top destinations today!

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