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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Magdeburg. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Riga to Magdeburg?

The distance between Riga and Magdeburg is 1019 km. The road distance is 1267.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 20h 28m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Riga to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Magdeburg bus from?

Riga to Magdeburg bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Magdeburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Riga to Magdeburg is to train which takes 20h 28m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Riga to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Riga to Magdeburg bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Magdeburg station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Magdeburg?

Magdeburg is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:30 AM in Riga and 8:30 AM in Magdeburg.

Where does the Riga to Magdeburg train arrive?

Riga to Magdeburg train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Magdeburg is 1267 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Riga to Magdeburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

There are 651+ hotels available in Magdeburg.

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

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

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Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 52m
€95–317
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 19 / ...
20h 28m
€189–681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Magdeburgbus 846421
20h 40m
€100–170
Drive 1,267.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Magdeburgcar 1,267.4 km
14h 29m
€196–283
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane RIX - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 44m
€147–471
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 19m
€124–460
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane RIX - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
9h 19m
€160–469
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1224
2. Take the train from Berlin-Wannsee to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
21h 30m
€123–278

Riga to Magdeburg by train

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20h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,018.7 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Magdeburg Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīga to Magdeburg 4 times a week. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 20h 40m.

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