How to travel from Prague to Riga, Latvia

The distance between Prague and Riga is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Prague (PRG) to Riga (RIX).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rīga.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Ecolines

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Warszawa Gdanska and then to Augustow then take the bus to Jelgava station.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Riga.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,336km (830 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Riga

There are several options for getting from Prague to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Prague and Riga is around 1,014km (630 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Prague and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Riga is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Prague and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Prague (PRG) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Riga. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 23hrs.

Ecolines run regular bus services between Prague and Riga. Buses run once daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Prague and Riga. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Prague and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, Air Baltic, LOT and Lufthansa fly between Prague and Riga. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Prague to Riga typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and and arrive into Riga (RIX).

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 Prague and Riga. The distance is around 1,336km (830 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Prague to Riga

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Riga

Transport options from Prague to Riga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Bus
23hrs
€65($65)
twice daily1,475km (917 miles)
Train and Bus
19h 25m
€81($81)
4 times a week1,467km (912 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
€240($240)
on demand1,336km (830 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prague and Riga

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Airports near Riga

The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Riga