How to travel from Aarhus to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Aarhus and Riga is around 1,042km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Aarhus to Riga by train, plane, ferry, 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 → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Riga by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Aarhus and Riga is around 1,042km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855km (531 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Aarhus and Riga by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aarhus and Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
FlixBus, Sindbad and Toks run regular bus services between Aarhus and Riga. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Aarhus and Riga. The distance is around 1,589km (988 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €250($250) | every 30 mins | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Train to Aalborg Lufthavn St., Fly | 4hrs | €220($220) | hourly | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Train to CPH Lufthavn, Fly | 5h 10m | €220($220) | hourly | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | €100($100) | twice daily | 1,919km (1,193 miles) |
| Bus via Copenhagen central train station | 1 day 16h | €130($130) | once a week | 2,265km (1,408 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 15m | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,921km (1,193 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 22h 15m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,474km (916 miles) |
Drive | 17h 40m | €330($330) | on demand | 1,589km (988 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aarhus and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
Norwegian Air International
Bus companies
IK "Auto un būve"
Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss"
Sindbad
Toks
Train operators
SL
Ferry operators
Stena Line
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