How to travel from Riga to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Riga and Prague is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Riga to Prague by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Riga (RIX) to Prague (PRG).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,755($110)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Prague.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,595($65)
Operated by

Ecolines

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Marijampole autobusų stotis then take the train to Opoczno Poludnie and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,890($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Prague.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,336km (830 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Prague

There are several options for getting from Riga to Prague by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 1,595 ($65) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 2,755 ($110).

The distance between Riga and Prague is around 1,020km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (618 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Riga and Prague by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riga to Prague is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx CZK 2,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Prague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 1,595 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Riga and Prague. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Prague (PRG). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Prague. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Riga and Prague with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 23h 30m.

Ecolines run regular bus services between Riga and Prague. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Riga and Prague. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Prague with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, Air Baltic, LOT, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Riga and Prague. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Prague (PRG). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Riga to Prague typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Prague (PRG).

The closest major airport to Prague is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Prague. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) 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 Prague. The distance is around 1,336km (830 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Prague is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around CZK 2,755 ($110).

How do I get from Riga to Prague

Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Prague

Transport options from Riga to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
CZK 2,755($110)
every 20 mins1,020km (634 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
CZK 1,595($65)
twice daily1,475km (917 miles)
Bus and Train
21h 55m
CZK 1,890($77)
5 times a week1,453km (903 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
CZK 5,925($240)
on demand1,336km (830 miles)

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Airports near Prague

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Prague
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (121 miles) from Prague
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Prague