How to travel from Milan to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Milan and Riga is around 1,695km (1,053 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Milan 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 → Milan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Air Baltic
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Berlin central bus station and then to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Train to Venezia Mestre, bus
Take the train to Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf then Zawiercie and then to Warszawa Zachodnia P8 then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milan to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Milan and Riga is around 1,695km (1,053 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,639km (1,018 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Milan and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Riga is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Milan and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi, Milano Lampugnano and Berlin central bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan 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 Milan and Riga. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Air Baltic, LOT, Lufthansa, Finnair and Air Dolomiti fly between Milan and Riga. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Milan to Riga typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 Milan and Riga. The distance is around 2,098km (1,304 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €205($205) | hourly | 1,734km (1,078 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Susa, Fly | 5h 15m | €205($205) | every 2 hours | 1,895km (1,177 miles) |
| Train to Zuerich Hb, Fly | 6h 20m | €400($400) | every 2 hours | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | €130($130) | twice daily | 2,432km (1,511 miles) |
Train to Venezia Mestre, bus + 3 similar | 1 day 4h | €230($230) | twice daily | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 5h | €355($355) | once a week | 2,485km (1,544 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, Bus | 1 day 13h | €270($270) | twice a week | 2,591km (1,610 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, bus | 1 day 15h | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 2,524km (1,569 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | €380($380) | on demand | 2,098km (1,304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Milan and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Finnair
Train operators
Bus companies
Autostradale
Ecolines
Sindbad
Toks
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