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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €110 - €210 and takes 33h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 30m.

How far is it from Riga to Rotterdam?

The distance between Riga and Rotterdam is 1398 km. The road distance is 1802.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 33m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Riga to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Riga to Rotterdam is to train which takes 34h 56m and costs €250 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 33h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 11:37 AM in Riga and 10:37 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Riga to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Rotterdam is 1802 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Riga to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 56m.

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

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 35m
€100–357
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
27h 33m
€207–561
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 Gesundbrunnentrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 14
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
6. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
34h 56m
€253–812
Drive 1,802.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rotterdamcar 1,802.3 km
19h 24m
€324–468
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
6h 53m
€116–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
33h 30m
€110–210

Riga to Rotterdam by bus and train

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27h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,397.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Rotterdam Centraal via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hengelo in around 34h 56m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a week. Tickets cost €110–210 and the journey takes 33h 30m.

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