There are 7 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pskov-1train 813В / ...
- Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
9h 11mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Võru bussijaambus
- Take the bus from Võru bussijaam to Turu parkbus 376
- Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain 873 / ...
14h 5m$24–69Train
- Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskietrain
- Take the train from Koidula to Kirsitrain R46
- Take the train from Aardla to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0
11h 58m$35–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saint Petersburg to Riga-RIX575.7 km
8h 20mDrive 575.7 km
- Drive from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX)car 575.7 km
8h 20m$104–150Train, fly
- Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskietrain
- Take the train from Koidula to Vana-Kuustetrain
- Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TAY - RIX
14h 15m$302–462Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
11h 15m$71–149
Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and arriving at Rīgas lidosta via 13.janvāra iela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Baltiysky Railway Terminal and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Koidula and Aardla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Saint Petersburg and Riga Airport (RIX) is 567 km. The road distance is 575.7 km.
The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX), including transfers.
Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.
Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Baltiysky Railway Terminal station.
The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia?
You can take a train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Rīgas lidosta via Pechory-Pskovskie, Koidula, Aardla, Riga-Pasazieru, and 13.janvāra iela in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pskov-1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- $12–18
- Commuter Electric Train
- $11–16
Train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- $13–19
- Commuter Electric Train
- $13–19
Train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- $13–19
- Commuter Electric Train
- $13–19
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Koidula to Kirsi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $6–10
Train from Aardla to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $18–26
Train from Koidula to Vana-Kuuste
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $5–8
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- +371 22 474 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vissa
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
- Phone
- +7 (901) 374-41-56
- [email protected]
- Website
- Markatek
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Schedules at
- luxexpress.com.ru
- Phone
- +7 812 386 79 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.ru
Bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Võru bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Schedules at
- ecolines.ru
- Book at
- ecolines.ru
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Võru bussijaam to Turu park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Go Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Saint Petersburg to Riga-RIX
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.
Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Pechory-Pskovskie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX) is 576 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Riga Airport (RIX).
There are 2220+ hotels available in Riga Airport (RIX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint Petersburg and Riga Airport (RIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























