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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Kaliningrad Bus station and Stuttgart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 17m.

How far is it from Riga to Switzerland?

The distance between Riga and Switzerland is 1505 km. The road distance is 1923 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 29h 36m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Riga to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Switzerland bus from?

Riga to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Riga to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaliningrad, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 270 and takes 32h 17m.

Where does the Riga to Switzerland bus arrive?

Riga to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:33 AM in Riga and 4:33 AM in Switzerland.

Can I drive from Riga to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Switzerland is 1923 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Riga to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Riga to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
5h 34m
CHF 94–227
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane RIX - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 9m
CHF 60–259
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
29h 36m
CHF 257–468
Drive 1,923 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zurichcar 1,923 km
19h 41m
CHF 369–533
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RIX - GVA
5h 46m
CHF 118–247
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
7h 40m
CHF 94–295
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 26m
CHF 71–198
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
32h 17m
CHF 159–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
32h 38m
CHF 163–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Stuttgart Airportbus
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
36h 14m
CHF 149–328
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
27h 31m
CHF 333–463

Riga to Switzerland by bus and train

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29h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,504.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Switzerland?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Kaliningrad Bus station, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Flughafen/Messe, Hauptbf, Stuttgart, Zürich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 32h 17m.

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