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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
$147
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
23 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d
Buses per day
11
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanover to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Riga will cost around $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 11 buses that leave Hanover 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 1052 km distance in an average of 1 d but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 25 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 30 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. 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 $75, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $304 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 51m Average total duration 23h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Riga:
A bus is $145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Riga costing on average $253.
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 21m.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $304 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $196. The journey takes 23h 21m versus 15h 29m 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.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:44AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 28h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 28h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:44PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 28h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 26h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
The table below shows live departures for Hanover 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 | 8:15 PM Hanover Central Station | 24h30 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Hanover Central Station | 25h55 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Hanover Central Station | 26h56 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Hanover Central Station | 23h55 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Hanover Central Station | 26h20 | 8:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Hanover Central Station | 24h00 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:52 AM Hanover Hbf | 28h28 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Hanover Central Station | 26h35 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Hannover, ZOB | 24h30 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Hanover Central Station | 24h10 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hanover to Riga run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 653 miles (1052 km) distance in 24h 30m.
Distance 653 miles (1052 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 24h 30m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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 Hanover 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 Hanover to Riga buses use the Hanover Central Station to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hannover, ZOB is 1 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover, 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), Asia Snack (0.2 km), Restaurant Brunnenhof (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover, ZOB.
Available at Hannover, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover, 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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