How to travel from Hamburg to Riga, Latvia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Air Baltic

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Bus

Take the bus to Suwałki and then to Riga Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Riga.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,310km (814 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Riga

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Hamburg to Riga

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Riga

Transport options from Hamburg to Riga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€280($280)
every 20 mins980km (609 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
€105($105)
3 times a week1,666km (1,035 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
19h 55m
€140($140)
twice daily1,519km (944 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Bus1 day 1h
€175($175)
twice a week1,714km (1,065 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
€235($235)
on demand1,310km (814 miles)

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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