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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Gothenburg is to fly which costs 500 kr - 2000 kr and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs 500 kr - 2000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Gothenburg via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Lichtenberg and Lund Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 9m.

How far is it from Riga to Gothenburg?

The distance between Riga and Gothenburg is 742 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Gothenburg without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 54m and costs 1600 kr - 3100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Riga to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Gothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Gothenburg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Riga to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs 500 kr - 2000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2000 kr - 3500 kr and takes 34h, you could also train, which costs 3400 kr - 8000 kr and takes 38h 9m.

Where does the Riga to Gothenburg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Gothenburg?

Gothenburg is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:11 PM in Riga and 12:11 PM in Gothenburg.

Where does the Riga to Gothenburg train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

There are 575+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Gothenburg by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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Fly
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane RIX - GOT
4h 21m
kr 534–1,950
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
3. Take the train from Nynäshamn station to Stockholm City stationtrain 43
4. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 431 / ...
18h 54m
kr 1,631–3,027
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Gothenburgbus 173 / ...
34h
kr 2,067–3,478
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 Berlin Lichtenberg to Lund Centralstationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
38h 9m
kr 3,425–7,688
Bus, ferry, train via Huddinge
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
3. Take the train from Nynäshamn station to Älvsjö stationtrain 43
4. Take the train from Flemingsberg tågstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
19h 31m
kr 1,578–2,942
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Klaipedacar
2. Take the car ferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
3. Drive from Karlshamn to Gothenburgcar
14h 43m
kr 3,246–4,694

Riga to Gothenburg by bus, foot, ferry, taxi, and train

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18h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.5 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Norwegian Air International, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Gothenburg via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 34h.

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