The distance between Liepāja and Riga is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Liepāja to Riga by 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 → Liepāja if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rīga pasažieru.
Latvian Railways (PV)
Take the bus to Rīgas SAO.
AS "Liepājas autobusu parks"
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Liepāja to Riga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Liepāja and Riga is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Liepāja and Riga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liepāja to Riga is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Liepāja and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liepāja and Riga. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liepāja and Riga with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 3h 15m.
Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Liepāja and Riga. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liepāja and Riga. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Liepāja and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.
AS "Liepājas autobusu parks" run regular bus services between Liepāja and Riga. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liepāja to Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Rīga pasažieru. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Liepāja and Riga. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liepāja to Riga is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €8($8) | twice a week | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | €10($10) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €25($25) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
AS "Liepājas autobusu parks"
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Latvian Railways (PV)
The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.