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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to bus which costs €120 - €270 and takes 31h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Esslingen via Kaliningrad Bus station and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Esslingen via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

How far is it from Riga to Esslingen?

The distance between Riga and Esslingen is 1390 km. The road distance is 1755.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Esslingen without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 12m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Riga to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Esslingen bus from?

Riga to Esslingen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Esslingen train from?

Riga to Esslingen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Riga to Esslingen is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €370 and takes 30h 36m, you could also bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 29h 17m.

Where does the Riga to Esslingen bus arrive?

Riga to Esslingen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Esslingen?

Esslingen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:50 AM in Riga and 11:50 PM in Esslingen.

Where does the Riga to Esslingen train arrive?

Riga to Esslingen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Esslingen is 1756 km. It takes approximately 17h 25m to drive from Riga to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1596+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

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

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Fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane RIX - STR
7h 27m
€116–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1224
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 6
25h 12m
€221–425
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Muenchen Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Esslingentrain 47 / ...
30h 36m
€193–366
Drive 1,755.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Esslingencar 1,755.7 km
17h 25m
€283–409
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
7h 12m
€131–301
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane RIX - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Esslingentrain
7h 55m
€138–355
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
29h 17m
€148–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Stuttgart Airportbus
31h 57m
€129–270

Riga to Esslingen by bus and train

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Distance: 1,389.6 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

Air Baltic, Eurowings, and four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Esslingen via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 30h 36m.

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