How to travel from Riga to Milan, Italy
The distance between Riga and Milan is around 1,652km (1,026 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Riga to Milan 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 Milan → Riga if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Riga (RIX) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Air Baltic
+ 5 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Milan.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankfurt then take the train to Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB then Lugano and then to Milano Centrale.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€450($455)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Milan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Riga to Milan by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Riga and Milan is around 1,652km (1,026 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Riga and Milan by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riga to Milan is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Riga and Milan. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Milan. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Riga to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus], Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Riga and Milan. Buses run once 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 Riga and Milan. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Milan Malpensa (MXP). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Milan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Air Baltic, LOT, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Ryanair and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly between Riga and Milan. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Milan Malpensa (MXP). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Riga to Milan typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Milan Malpensa (MXP).
The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. 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 Riga to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Milan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 1,697km (1,054 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY) | 3h 50m | €105($105) | every 30 mins | 1,652km (1,026 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €250($250) | hourly | 1,983km (1,232 miles) |
| Fly to Genoa (GOA), Train | 6hrs | €195($195) | hourly | 1,906km (1,184 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | €130($130) | once daily | 2,432km (1,511 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 5h | €450($455) | twice daily | 2,461km (1,529 miles) |
| Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train | 1 day 6h | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 2,241km (1,392 miles) |
| Bus to Karlsruhe, train | 1 day 14h | €350($350) | twice a week | 2,694km (1,674 miles) |
| Bus to Łomża, dworzec autobusowy, train | 1 day 17h | €105($105) | once a week | 2,566km (1,595 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | €380($380) | on demand | 2,098km (1,304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Riga and Milan
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Finnair
Train operators
ODEG
Bus companies
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
Airports near Milan
The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Milan
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Milan
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Milan