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How to get fromRiga to Melbourneby plane, train, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Riga International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RIX - MEL
    24h 56m
    $1,029–3,029

  2. Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain train
    2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane VNO - MEL
    28h 47m
    $856–3,065

  3. Bus, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane HEL - MEL
    33h 26m
    $967–1,651

  4. Shuttle to Palanga International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėdashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PLQ - MEL
    33h 5m
    $1,667–3,767

  5. Fly Riga International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane RIX - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    40h 34m
    $1,113–3,813

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,287.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 56m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Flydubai, Emirates, and Qantas fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a week.

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