How to travel from Basel to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Basel and Riga is around 1,591km (989 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Basel to Riga by train, plane, 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 → Basel if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Łomża and then to Riga International Airport.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Basel and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Basel to Riga by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between Basel and Riga is around 1,591km (989 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,527km (949 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Basel and Riga by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Basel and Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Basel and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Basel to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Łomża and Riga International Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Autokar Polska and FlixBus run regular bus services between Basel and Riga. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Basel to Riga. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Basel and Riga. The distance is around 1,932km (1,201 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Basel to Riga is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Basel and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €345($345) | every 20 mins | 1,591km (989 miles) |
| Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 10m | €275($275) | hourly | 1,604km (996 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 40m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Train to Friedrichshafen Stadt, Fly | 5h 50m | €380($380) | every 4 hours | 1,739km (1,081 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 2,249km (1,398 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | €265($265) | twice daily | 2,133km (1,325 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Bus | 1 day 9h | €180($180) | twice a week | 2,225km (1,382 miles) |
Drive | 19h 30m | €390($390) | on demand | 1,932km (1,201 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Basel and Riga
Train operators
SBB GmbH
DB ZugBus RAB GmbH
Airlines
Air Baltic
Bus companies
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
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