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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Riga is to train and bus which costs $160 - $350 and takes 35h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diest to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Diest to Riga. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Antwerpen-Centraal, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 22m.

How far is it from Diest to Riga?

The distance between Diest and Riga is 1496 km. The road distance is 1721.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Diest to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 28h 42m and costs $270 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Diest to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Riga train from?

Diest to Riga train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

What is the time difference between Diest and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Diest. It is currently 1:43 AM in Diest and 2:43 AM in Riga.

Where does the Diest to Riga train arrive?

Diest to Riga train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Diest to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Riga is 1722 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Diest to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2118+ hotels available in Riga.

Diest to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Diest to Riga by train, plane, 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.

Train to Brussels Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Diest to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRU - RIX
5h 38m
$121–332
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
28h 42m
$276–943
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 113
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
36h 22m
$278–737
Drive 1,721.9 km
1. Drive from Diest to Rigacar 1,721.9 km
21h 24m
$310–448
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
7h 38m
$137–447
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
35h 6m
$161–346

Diest to Riga by train and bus

7Weekly Services

28h 42mAverage Duration

$276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,495.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Diest, Belgium and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Diest to Riga-Pasazieru via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, Praha hl.n., Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 36h 22m.

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