How to travel from San Sebastián to Riga, Latvia

The distance between San Sebastián and Riga is around 2,930km (1,820 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Riga by 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 RigaSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Breda then Duisburg Portsmouthplatz and then to Rīga.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Massy Tgv, Offenburg then S Ostbahnhof and then to Frankfurt then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Riga.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,930km (1,820 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Riga

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Riga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €255 ($255) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 5h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €535 ($535).

The distance between San Sebastián and Riga is around 2,930km (1,820 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,373km (1,475 miles)

It takes around 1 day 8h to get from San Sebastián and Riga by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Riga is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h and will set you back approx €535 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €255 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Sebastián and Riga. We recommend that you drive to Riga. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Sebastián and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Breda and Duisburg Portsmouthplatz. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

ALSA, Union Ivkoni, Ecolines, Iberocoach, Sindbad and Toks run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Riga. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv, Offenburg then S Ostbahnhof and then to Frankfurt then take the bus to Riga Bus Station. instead which will take 1 day 8h.

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 San Sebastián and Riga. The distance is around 2,930km (1,820 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Riga is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 8h and will usually cost around €460 ($460).

How do I get from San Sebastián to Riga

Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Riga

Transport options from San Sebastián to Riga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 23h
€255($255)
twice a week3,295km (2,047 miles)
Bus via Luxembourg2 days 10h
€255($255)
3 times a week3,541km (2,200 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
€460($460)
once a week3,282km (2,040 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus1 day 16h
€365($365)
once a week3,383km (2,102 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
€535($535)
on demand2,930km (1,820 miles)

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Airports near Riga

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Riga