How to travel from Marseille to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Marseille and Riga is around 2,041km (1,268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Marseille 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.
👋 Also check out Riga → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost€205($205)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
1 similiar route
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Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, bus
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Koeln Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€465($465)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Marseille and Riga is around 2,041km (1,268 miles).
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Marseille and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Riga is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marseille and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Marseille and Riga. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Marseille and Riga. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Riga (RIX) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Marseille to Riga. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Marseille to Riga typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Riga. The distance is around 2,604km (1,618 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 35m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly | 5h 20m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 2,159km (1,342 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 10m | €600($600) | every 4 hours | 2,116km (1,315 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly | 7h 15m | €250($250) | every 2 hours | 2,503km (1,555 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | €150($150) | twice daily | 2,885km (1,793 miles) |
| Bus via Turin | 2 days 1h | €140($140) | twice a week | 3,341km (2,076 miles) |
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, bus + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | €465($465) | twice daily | 3,060km (1,901 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | €365($365) | once daily | 2,838km (1,764 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Bus | 1 day 12h | €300($300) | twice a week | 2,911km (1,809 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | €470($470) | on demand | 2,604km (1,618 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
Train operators
ODEG
Urlaubs-Express
Bus companies
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
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