There are 5 ways to get from Berlin (State) to Riga by plane, train, bus, or car
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- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
4h 24m$85–248Train
- Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
19h 46m$143–399Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1224
20h 59m$113–194Drive 1,036.5 km
- Drive from Berlin to Rigacar 1,036.5 km
15h 23m$187–270Bus via Bauska
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bauskabus
- Take the bus from Bauska to Rīgabus
22h 29m$104–184
Berlin (State) to Riga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin (State) to Riga is to bus via Bauska which costs $100 - $190 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin (State) to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $85 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin (State) to Riga station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Riga. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.
The distance between Berlin (State) and Riga is 872 km. The road distance is 1036.5 km.
The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Riga without a car is to train which takes 19h 46m and costs $140 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Berlin (State) to Riga, including transfers.
Berlin (State) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.
Berlin (State) to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.
The best way to get from Berlin (State) to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $400 and takes 19h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h 59m.
What companies run services between Berlin (State), Germany and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic, Norwegian Air International, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Riga-Pasazieru via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Vilnius in around 19h 46m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport via Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin (State) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Riga is 1h ahead of Berlin (State). It is currently 3:09 AM in Berlin (State) and 4:09 AM in Riga.
Berlin (State) to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin (State) to Riga is 1037 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Berlin (State) to Riga.
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