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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Riga is to car ferry and bus which costs $190 - $460 and takes 41h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

How far is it from Dover to Riga?

The distance between Dover and Riga is 1788 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 48m and costs $460 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Dover to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Riga bus from?

Dover to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Riga train from?

Dover to Riga train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Riga?

The best way to get from Dover to Riga is to train which takes 43h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 35h 26m.

Where does the Dover to Riga bus arrive?

Dover to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Dover. It is currently 7:09 AM in Dover and 9:09 AM in Riga.

Where does the Dover to Riga train arrive?

Dover to Riga train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Riga.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Dover and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Riga. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Kraków Główny and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Riga by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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 London City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LCY - RIX
8h 19m
$252–747
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STN - RIX
6h 55m
$126–522
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
32h 48m
$464–1,239
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kraków Głównytrain Drf
5. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
43h 9m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Rigacar
24h 49m
$376–622
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LGW - RIX
7h 5m
$205–570
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LHR - RIX
8h 27m
$211–443
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LTN - RIX
8h 59m
$176–747
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
35h 26m
$197–344
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
41h 9m
$195–458
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rigacar
24h 10m
$510–712

Dover to Riga by train and bus

7Weekly Services

32h 48mAverage Duration

$464Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,788.1 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Riga-Pasazieru via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Kraków Główny, and Vilnius in around 43h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Riga, Bus Station via Dover and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 35h 26m.

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