How to travel from Riga to Basel, Switzerland
The distance between Riga and Basel is around 1,591km (989 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Riga to Basel 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 Basel → Riga if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costCHF 355($360)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Łomża dworzec autobusowy and then to Basel.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costCHF 95($95)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankfurt then take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costCHF 250($255)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Basel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Riga to Basel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 355 ($360).
The distance between Riga and Basel is around 1,591km (989 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,527km (949 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Riga and Basel by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 355 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Riga and Basel. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Basel. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Riga to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Łomża dworzec autobusowy. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Riga and Basel. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riga to Basel. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Riga and Basel. The distance is around 1,931km (1,200 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 355 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Basel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | CHF 355($360) | every 3 hours | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | CHF 95($95) | once a week | 2,257km (1,402 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | CHF 250($255) | twice daily | 2,128km (1,323 miles) |
| Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train | 1 day 2h | CHF 250($255) | 5 times a week | 2,168km (1,347 miles) |
| Bus to Karlsruhe, Train | 1 day 8h | CHF 175($180) | twice a week | 2,361km (1,467 miles) |
Drive | 19h 25m | CHF 385($390) | on demand | 1,931km (1,200 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Riga and Basel
Airlines
Air Baltic
Norwegian Air International
Train operators
SBB GmbH
ODEG
Bus companies
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
Airports near Basel
The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Basel
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Basel
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 186km (115 miles) from Basel