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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
$149
Average price
$215
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 22 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 24 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
1266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Riga will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
Of the 16 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Riga on Sat, Aug 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct buses cover the 1266 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 22 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 15 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$153 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $360 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 15m Average total duration 22h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riga:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riga costing on average $267 (€214).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 45m.
Tickets start at around $153 (€123) compared to roughly $360 (€289) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $207 (€166). The journey takes 22h 45m versus 18h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Ecolines, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 27h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 29h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 29h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main 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 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 30h15 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h40 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 30h25 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h56 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 28h40 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 28h15 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h15 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 27h22 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 31h15 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h50 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 30h22 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 30h50 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h15 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 28h30 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 29h22 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h15 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Riga run on average 11 times per day, taking around 22h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $103 (€83) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 786 miles (1266 km) distance in 26h 47m.
Distance 786 miles (1266 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€83) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 26h 47m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 35 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Riga buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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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