The distance between Hamburg and Riga is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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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Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX).
Air Baltic
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Suwałki and then to Riga Central Bus Station.
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Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Hamburg and Riga is around 980km (609 miles).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Hamburg and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Riga is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hamburg and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suwałki. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Sindbad and Toks run regular bus services between Hamburg and Riga. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Riga. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Air Baltic, Lufthansa and Finnair fly between Hamburg and Riga. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Hamburg to Riga typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Riga. The distance is around 1,310km (814 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 30m | €280($280) | every 20 mins | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,666km (1,035 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 55m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,519km (944 miles) |
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Bus | 1 day 1h | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Drive | 15h 10m | €235($235) | on demand | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Ecolines
Sindbad
Toks
Air Baltic
Finnair
ODEG
The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.