How to travel from Paris to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Paris and Riga is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Paris 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 → Paris if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€275($275)
Air Baltic
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Paris to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Paris and Riga is around 1,710km (1,062 miles).
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Paris and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Riga is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Paris and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Paris and Riga. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Paris and Riga. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Air Baltic, Lufthansa, LOT and Finnair fly between Paris and Riga. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Paris to Riga typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Paris and Riga. The distance is around 2,108km (1,310 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
| Fly to Riga (RIX) | 4h 35m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €385($385) | hourly | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | €130($130) | twice daily | 2,428km (1,508 miles) |
| Bus via Prague Wilsonova Bus Station | 1 day 13h | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 2,736km (1,700 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | €345($345) | twice daily | 2,310km (1,435 miles) |
| Train to Essen Hbf, Bus | 1 day 9h | €280($280) | twice a week | 2,437km (1,514 miles) |
Drive | 21h 30m | €380($380) | on demand | 2,108km (1,310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Finnair
Train operators
ODEG
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