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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 on Oct 06
€99
Average ticket price on Oct 06
€129
Fastest journey on Oct 06
1 d 3 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
1 d 4 h 24 m
Buses on Oct 06
13
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 €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €99.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 13 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Riga, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 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 Tue, Oct 06 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 · FlixBusBuses from Frankfurt am Main to Riga run on average 12 times per day, taking around 27h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €69 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 786 miles (1266 km) distance in 24h 10m.
Distance 786 miles (1266 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 10m |
First bus 12:20 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 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 27h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 30h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 28h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 29h22 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 27h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h22 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 29h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €110 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Riga buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6. 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 | 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 | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h15 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 27h22 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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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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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