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Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
19 h 50 m
Average duration
22 h 41 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
984 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leipzig to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Riga will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Riga without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 611 miles (984 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price Cheapest | $569 Average price | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 52m Average total duration 21h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Riga:
A bus is $464 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Riga costing on average $569 (€466).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 21h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Riga buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. 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 · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 24h35 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 25h50 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 23h45 | 8:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 21h46 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 19h50 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 25h10 | 7:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 26h10 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 25h50 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 23h30 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Leipzig to Riga run on average 8 times per day, taking around 21h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 611 miles (984 km) distance in 21h 25m.
Distance 611 miles (984 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 21h 25m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Important museum documenting Latvia under Soviet and Nazi occupation through exhibits, testimonies, and archives.
Fine arts museum in a grand Venetian-style former stock exchange, known for European and Asian art collections.
Riga’s historic center with cobbled lanes, medieval squares, churches, and the city’s densest concentration of landmarks.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, especially popular for architecture walks and social media photography.
One of the main public squares in Old Riga, framed by historic buildings and anchored by Riga Cathedral.
Grey peas cooked and served with fried bacon and onions, one of Latvia’s most iconic traditional dishes, especially common in winter and at festive meals.
A traditional Latvian pie with rye pastry filled with potato and carrot, protected as a traditional specialty and strongly associated with western Latvia.
Cold pink soup made with beetroot, kefir, cucumber, herbs, and usually egg, very popular in summer across Riga and Latvia.
One of Riga’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined cuisine, elegant service, and long-standing international reputation.
A famous cellar tavern known for Latvian food, local beer, live folk music, and an authentic rustic setting.
A popular modern Latvian restaurant serving updated national dishes in a cozy, central setting with strong local identity.
Generally moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, while local cafes and transit stay fairly affordable.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxis are optional; tipping in cafes is not expected.
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Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga -> Riga Central Station, Riga
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