The average train between Leipzig and Riga takes 44h 2m and the fastest train takes 43h 43m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Leipzig to Riga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Leipzig and Riga. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 2:51 PM which arrives into Riga at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 44h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Riga. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Riga station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 2m.
Leipzig to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
The distance between Leipzig and Riga is 984 km. The road distance is 1,564 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Riga-Pasazieru via Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 21h 17m.