How to travel from Madrid to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Madrid and Riga is around 2,721km (1,691 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Madrid to Riga 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 Riga → Madrid if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost€295($295)
Air Baltic
+ 5 othersBus
Take the bus to Lvov and then to Riga Central Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€375($375)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Barcelona-Sants, bus
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€460($465)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Madrid to Riga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €200 ($200) and will take around 2 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Madrid and Riga is around 2,721km (1,691 miles).
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Madrid and Riga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Riga is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Madrid and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madrid and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lvov. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
ALSA, Ecolines, Union Ivkoni, Sindbad and Toks run regular bus services between Madrid and Riga. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Madrid and Riga. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and arrive at Riga (RIX). The flight takes around 4hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Madrid and Riga with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.
Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Finnair and LOT fly between Madrid and Riga. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Riga (RIX). These flights usually take around 4hrs.
The flight from Madrid to Riga typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Riga (RIX).
The closest major airport to Riga is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Riga.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Madrid and Riga. The distance is around 3,376km (2,098 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 50m | €295($295) | every 20 mins | 2,721km (1,691 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | €375($375) | twice a week | 4,337km (2,695 miles) |
| Bus via Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale | 2 days 18h | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 4,254km (2,643 miles) |
| Bus via Darmstadt | 3 days 8h | €310($310) | once a week | 3,869km (2,404 miles) |
Train to Barcelona-Sants, bus + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | €460($465) | once daily | 3,804km (2,364 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 13h | €410($410) | twice a week | 4,232km (2,629 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | €615($615) | on demand | 3,376km (2,098 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Madrid and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
Bus companies
Latlines
Ecolines
Union Ivkoni
Sindbad
Train operators
ODEG
Airports near Riga
The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.
Riga International Airport (RIX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Riga