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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Riga is to train and fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Riga station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Riga?

The distance between Basingstoke and Riga is 1764 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Warsaw which takes 37h 14m and costs $430 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Basingstoke to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Riga bus from?

Basingstoke to Riga bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Bus or fly from Basingstoke to Riga?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 41h 30m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Riga bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Riga bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 11:09 AM in Basingstoke and 1:09 PM in Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Riga.

Basingstoke to Riga - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LHR - RIX
7h 58m
$156–329
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STN - RIX
7h 3m
$103–470
Train, bus via Warsaw
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
37h 14m
$433–640
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rigacar
25h 46m
$542–758
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SOU - RIX
9h 2m
$154–518
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LGW - RIX
6h 17m
$126–489
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LCY - RIX
8h 9m
$251–708
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LTN - RIX
9h 1m
$115–360
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
38h 12m
$345–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus
41h 30m
$214–351
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rigacar
26h 54m
$421–709

Basingstoke to Riga by bus

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41h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,764 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Riga, Latvia?

Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 41h 30m.

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