- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 14 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
1331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Riga will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Riga without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 827 miles (1331 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $440 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 31m Average total duration 31h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Riga:
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Riga costing on average $302 (€242).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 1m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 41h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 36h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Riga buses for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 31h50 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 29h15 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 28h45 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 36h35 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 32h15 | 8:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 34h10 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h40 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 33h20 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 40h05 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 38h35 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h50 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 35h20 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 35h00 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h25 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h25 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 36h30 | 9:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h30 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 41h40 | 3:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 40h25 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 32h45 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 29h45 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 31h35 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Riga run on average 12 times per day, taking around 31h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $104 (€83) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 827 miles (1331 km) distance in 28h 45m.
Distance 827 miles (1331 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€83) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 28h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Riga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riga trip today.
The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Well-curated museum on Latvia’s occupations by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It gives vital context for Riga and modern Latvia.
Fascinating museum on the Art Nouveau era inside a richly decorated 1903 apartment. Ideal for understanding Riga’s iconic architecture.
Riga’s UNESCO-listed medieval core is packed with churches, guild houses, squares, and winding lanes. It is the city’s classic walking area.
Celebrated avenue lined with ornate Art Nouveau facades by Eisenstein and others. A top place to appreciate Riga’s architectural fame.
Leafy canal-side park around the old city moat, ideal for relaxed walks, bridges, flowers, and classic views of central Riga.
Grey peas with bacon is a classic Latvian winter dish of stewed peas mixed with fried onions and bacon, especially tied to festive tables.
Rye bread soup is a traditional sweet dessert made from dark rye bread, dried fruit and spices, valued for turning Latvia's staple bread into comfort food.
Sklandrausis is a protected Latvian pastry with rye crust and carrot-potato filling, rooted in Livonian and Kurzeme cooking traditions.
One of Riga's best-known fine dining restaurants, offering tasting menus, polished service and contemporary Baltic cuisine.
Refined Latvian fine dining in the Old Town, known for seasonal local ingredients, elegant plating and a calm historic setting.
A respected cellar restaurant serving modern Latvian cuisine with game, fish and regional produce in a warm medieval atmosphere.
Moderate for the Baltics: hotels and dining cost more than Vilnius, but public transport is cheap and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included only at higher-end venues. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis usually round up. Cafes may use small change or none.
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Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta -> Riga Old Town
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Riga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Riga buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Autoosta (in the station), Bakery Express (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Elevators, ramps.
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga is 1 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Limited food options available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. ATMs are located near the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga.
Available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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