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 22m.

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 22m 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 10m.

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 19h 4m and costs 1500 kr - 3000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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.

Bus or fly from Riga to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Riga to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs 500 kr - 2000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1800 kr - 3000 kr and takes 34h 10m.

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 9:44 PM in Riga and 8:44 PM in Gothenburg.

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 503+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

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

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

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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 22m
kr 511–1,945
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliaitrain 12
2. Take the train from Šiauliai to Klaipėdatrain 15 / ...
3. Take the carferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
4. Take the train from Karlshamn Station to Lund Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
18h 27m
kr 3,089–5,080
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 / ...
19h 4m
kr 1,588–2,950
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Gothenburgbus N613 / ...
34h 10m
kr 1,859–2,986
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 41m
kr 1,596–2,755
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Klaipedacar
2. Take the carferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamncarferry
3. Drive from Karlshamn to Gothenburgcar
14h 43m
kr 3,160–4,764

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

9Weekly Services

19h 4mAverage Duration

kr 1,588Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.5 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Gothenburg via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 34h 10m.

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