How to travel from Salzburg to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Salzburg and Riga is around 1,434km (891 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Salzburg to Riga by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Riga → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Prague and then to Rīga.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Zachodnia then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Riga by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Salzburg and Riga is around 1,434km (891 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,261km (784 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Salzburg and Riga by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salzburg and Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
FlixBus and Ecolines run regular bus services between Salzburg and Riga. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Riga is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Riga.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Riga. The distance is around 1,657km (1,030 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €270($270) | every 4 hours | 1,441km (895 miles) |
| Train to Innsbruck Hbf, Fly | 5h 30m | €245($245) | hourly | 1,707km (1,061 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly | 5h 40m | €120($120) | hourly | 1,434km (891 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | €88($88) | 4 times a week | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 20h 25m | €285($285) | twice daily | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Train to Wien Hbf, bus | 21hrs | €290($290) | 4 times a week | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
| Train to Wien Westbahnhof, Bus | 1 day 1h | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 1,776km (1,103 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | €310($310) | on demand | 1,657km (1,030 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salzburg and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
Transavia Holland
LOT
Train operators
Transdev
Bus companies
Ecolines
Airports near Riga
The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.
Riga International Airport (RIX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Riga