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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Riga is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 22h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Riga. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Bützow, Bahnhof, Szczecin Glowny, Mockava and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Riga?

The distance between Hamburg and Riga is 979 km. The road distance is 1301.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $150 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Hamburg to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Riga bus from?

Hamburg to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Riga train from?

Hamburg to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Riga?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 22h 10m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Hamburg to Riga bus arrive?

Hamburg to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Hamburg. It is currently 8:21 AM in Hamburg and 9:21 AM in Riga.

Where does the Hamburg to Riga train arrive?

Hamburg to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bützow, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Riga is 1301 km. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Hamburg to Riga.

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

Book your Hamburg to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Riga.

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1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
4h 36m
$94–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1206 / ...
22h 10m
$150–230
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bützow, Bahnhoftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bützow, Bahnhof to Szczecin Glownytrain Re4
3. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Mockavatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
5. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
24h 15m
$196–555
Drive 1,301.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Rigacar 1,301.4 km
15h 40m
$235–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus
27h
$154–305

Hamburg to Riga by bus

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Distance: 978.6 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Finnair fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 22h 10m.

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