How to travel from Glasgow to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Glasgow and Riga is around 1,839km (1,143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Riga by plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Riga → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost€210($210)
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Wrocław and then to Rīga.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Euston, Amsterdam Centraal then Berlin Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€700($700)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Riga by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Glasgow and Riga is around 1,839km (1,143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,736km (1,079 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Glasgow and Riga by plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Riga is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Riga is to take the bus which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Riga. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Riga. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Riga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Wrocław. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
National Express, FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Ecolines run regular bus services between Glasgow and Riga. Buses run 4 times 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 Glasgow and Riga. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Riga (RIX) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Riga. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Riga typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Riga. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Riga is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 2,075km (1,289 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €230($230) | hourly | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | €145($145) | 4 times a week | 3,283km (2,040 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | €700($700) | 5 times a week | 3,091km (1,921 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 1 day 13h | €730($730) | twice a week | 3,152km (1,958 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, bus | 2 days 22h | €305($305) | twice a week | 3,758km (2,335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Riga
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Eurostar
ODEG
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ecolines
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
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