- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, known for its national collection, major temporary exhibitions, and impressive historic building.
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 49 m
Buses per day
12
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 $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Riga without transferring at least once.
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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 $83. 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 $83, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 22m Average total duration 22h 52m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riga:
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riga costing on average $323 (€266).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 52m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $347 (€285) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $217 (€178). The journey takes 22h 52m 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 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 27h22 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h22 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 28h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 29h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 29h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h22 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 29h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Riga buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:03 AM Frankfurt South station | 30h17 | 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 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h25 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Riga run on average 10 times per day, taking around 22h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) 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 24h 52m.
Distance 786 miles (1266 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 24h 52m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Latvia’s main art museum, known for its national collection, major temporary exhibitions, and impressive historic building.
One of the Baltics’ best transport museums, featuring classic cars, Soviet vehicles, and interactive displays.
A powerful museum explaining Latvia’s experience under Soviet and Nazi occupations through documents, objects, and testimonies.
Riga’s Old Town is the city’s essential walking area, packed with medieval streets, squares, and landmark buildings.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, ideal for architecture lovers and one of Riga’s most photographed spots.
A central Old Town square framed by historic buildings and Riga Cathedral, often used for events and seasonal markets.
Grey peas cooked and served with fried bacon and onions, one of Latvia’s most iconic traditional dishes, especially in winter.
Dense Latvian dark rye bread with a slightly sweet, malty flavor, a staple of local meals and national food culture.
A traditional shortcrust tart filled with potato and carrot, associated with western Latvia and recognized as part of Latvian culinary heritage.
A famous cellar tavern for Latvian food, beer, and live folk atmosphere, popular for traditional dishes in Old Riga.
A well-regarded restaurant serving refined Latvian cuisine with seasonal ingredients in a modern but welcoming setting.
An established contemporary restaurant by noted chefs, known for creative Latvian-inspired tasting dishes and polished service.
Moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, while local cafes and transit stay fairly affordable.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up is common; 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, but not mandatory. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga, Latvia -> Rīga Centrs, Riga, Latvia
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.
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