How to travel from Riga to Salzburg, Austria
The distance between Riga and Salzburg is around 1,271km (790 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Riga to Salzburg 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 Salzburg → Riga if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Riga (RIX) to Salzburg (SZG).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Air Baltic
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni then take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Salzburg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Riga to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Riga and Salzburg is around 1,271km (790 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Riga and Salzburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riga to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Riga and Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Riga and Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Riga and Salzburg. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Salzburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Air Baltic and Lufthansa fly between Riga and Salzburg. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Riga to Salzburg typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).
The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Salzburg. The distance is around 1,656km (1,029 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Salzburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Salzburg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 1,271km (790 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €270($270) | every 3 hours | 1,442km (896 miles) |
| Fly to Innsbruck (INN), Train | 5h 30m | €325($325) | every 2 hours | 1,708km (1,062 miles) |
| Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train | 5h 35m | €415($420) | hourly | 1,874km (1,165 miles) |
| Fly to Vienna (VIE), Train | 5h 40m | €120($120) | hourly | 1,437km (893 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 20h 25m | €66($66) | twice daily | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
| Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train | 23h 10m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
| Bus to Prague, train | 1 day 4h | €110($110) | once daily | 1,890km (1,175 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | €310($310) | on demand | 1,656km (1,029 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Riga and Salzburg
Train operators
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Finnair
Bus companies
Ecolines
Airports near Salzburg
The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
Linz Airport (LNZ)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Salzburg