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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
€131
Average price
€186
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 6 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 24 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
1302 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Riga will cost around €186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €131.
Of the 10 buses that leave Cologne for Riga on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 1302 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 6 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Cologne to Riga run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €38 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 809 miles (1302 km) distance in 28h 31m.
Distance 809 miles (1302 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 28h 31m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 32h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €127 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €139 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 27h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 35h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €155 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Riga buses for today, Monday, August 3. 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 | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 29h25 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 31h35 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 35h45 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 33h00 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 32h30 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 32h06 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 33h25 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 34h00 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 31h50 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 27h06 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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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 Cologne 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 Cologne to Riga buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, ZOB is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), McDonald's (0.2 km), Vapiano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, ZOB.
Available at Köln, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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