How to travel from Riga to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Riga and Frankfurt is around 1,293km (804 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Riga to Frankfurt 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Riga (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byLufthansa+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Ecolines

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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankfurt then take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Distance1,607km (999 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Riga to Frankfurt 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 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Riga and Frankfurt is around 1,293km (804 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,267km (787 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Riga and Frankfurt by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riga to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Frankfurt, 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 Riga and Frankfurt. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Riga and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1 day 4h.

Ecolines run regular bus services between Riga and Frankfurt. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Riga and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Lufthansa, Air Baltic and LOT fly between Riga and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Riga to Frankfurt typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 1,607km (999 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Riga to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Frankfurt

Transport options from Riga to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,293km (804 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train4h 25m
€290($290)
hourly1,518km (943 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€235($235)
hourly1,566km (973 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€130($130)
twice a week2,014km (1,251 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
21h 55m
€185($185)
twice daily1,744km (1,084 miles)
Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train23h 30m
€185($185)
5 times a week1,784km (1,109 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
€290($290)
on demand1,607km (999 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt