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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Leiden is to bus which costs €110 - €220 and takes 34h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Riga to Leiden?

The distance between Riga and Leiden is 1372 km. The road distance is 1799.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Leiden without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 59m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Riga to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leiden bus from?

Riga to Leiden bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Leiden?

The best way to get from Riga to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €90 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €900 and takes 34h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 34h 10m.

Where does the Riga to Leiden bus arrive?

Riga to Leiden bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:49 AM in Riga and 11:49 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Riga to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Leiden is 1799 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Riga to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Riga and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.

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

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
5h 12m
€94–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
26h 59m
€205–558
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 Duisburg Hbftrain 10
5. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
6. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
34h 18m
€264–894
Drive 1,799.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Leidencar 1,799.2 km
19h 20m
€324–467
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 34m
€120–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
34h 10m
€119–220

Riga to Leiden by bus and train

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26h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,371.9 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Leiden, Netherlands?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Leiden Lammenschans via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Duisburg Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 34h 18m.

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