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Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main fine arts museum, known for major Latvian art collections and a landmark historic building in the city center.
Cheapest price
$169
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 21 m
Buses per day
14
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 $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $169.
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 $84. 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 $84, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price | $353 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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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riga:
A bus is $196 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riga costing on average $328 (€266).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 52m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€107) compared to roughly $353 (€285) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $220 (€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 Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 24h52 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 24h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 29h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 27h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:07PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 27h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 29h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 29h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $256 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 27h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 27h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 26h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 29h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Riga buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:08 AM Frankfurt South station | 24h42 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 30h20 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h55 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 34h05 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:07 PM Frankfurt South station | 27h18 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h15 | 8:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 29h52 | 8:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h55 | 9:45 PM 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 | |
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 · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 29h10 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h45 | 9:50 AM 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 $84 (€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 $84 (€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 fine arts museum, known for major Latvian art collections and a landmark historic building in the city center.
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Riga’s most celebrated Art Nouveau street, popular for photography and architecture-focused walks.
Central Old Riga square surrounded by historic buildings, a natural base for sightseeing and seasonal events.
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Traditional Latvian dark rye bread with a dense texture and deep, slightly sweet flavor. It is a staple of Latvian cuisine and often served with butter, cheese, or smoked fish.
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Moderate by European standards: budget eats are affordable, while hotels and central dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Tipping is not expected for cafes, but rounding up is polite.
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