What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €100 - €230 and takes 29h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Essen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 29h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.

How far is it from Riga to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Riga and Essen Hbf is 1329 km. The road distance is 1639.5 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 17m and costs €160 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Riga to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Essen Hbf bus from?

Riga to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Essen Hbf train from?

Riga to Essen Hbf train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Riga to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €750 and takes 30h 37m, you could also bus via Hamburg, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 28h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Riga to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:35 PM in Riga and 5:35 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Riga to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Riga to Essen Hbf train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Essen Hbf is 1640 km. It takes approximately 17h 25m to drive from Riga to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Essen Hbf?

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2789+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Riga to Essen Hbf - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Essen Hbf by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 13m
€99–249
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 5m
€98–417
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
25h 17m
€163–435
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10
30h 37m
€237–752
Drive 1,639.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Essen Hbfcar 1,639.5 km
17h 25m
€258–372
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 44m
€136–481
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
28h 30m
€145–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
29h 20m
€100–230

Riga to Essen Hbf by bus and train

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25h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,328.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 30h 37m.

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