How to travel from Dublin to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Dublin and Riga is around 1,964km (1,220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dublin to Riga by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Riga → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€120($120)
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Glengall Street then take a ferry to Glasgow Buchanan then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Warszawa and then to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Newport (S Wales) then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Wrocław then take the train to Warszawa Zachodnia P8 then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€420($420)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Riga by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Dublin and Riga is around 1,964km (1,220 miles).
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dublin and Riga by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Riga is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Riga is to fly which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Riga. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa and Finnair fly between Dublin and Riga. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Dublin to Riga typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Riga. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 35m | €120($120) | every 30 mins | 1,964km (1,220 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 9h | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 3,776km (2,346 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 21h | €420($420) | 4 times a week | 3,168km (1,969 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 2 days 20h | €360($360) | twice a week | 3,383km (2,102 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 2 days 21h | €375($375) | twice a week | 3,502km (2,176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Riga
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Eurobus SK
Ecolines
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Translink UK
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