How to travel from Berlin to Riga, Latvia

The distance between Berlin and Riga is around 887km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Riga by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Riga (RIX).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Riga Bus Station.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Riga.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance1,099km (683 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Riga

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Riga by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Berlin and Riga is around 887km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Berlin and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Riga is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin 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 Berlin and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Riga. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 18h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Riga. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Riga. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Ryanair, Air Baltic and Austrian Airlines fly between Berlin and Riga. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Berlin to Riga typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin and Riga. The distance is around 1,099km (683 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Berlin to Riga

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Riga

Transport options from Berlin to Riga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€105($105)
every 20 mins887km (551 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
€65($65)
twice daily1,260km (783 miles)
Drive
13hrs
€200($200)
on demand1,099km (683 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Riga

Bus companies

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