- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
1 d 30 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1200 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Riga will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nuremberg for Riga on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 1200 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 55 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 Nuremberg to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 745 miles (1200 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price | $313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 42m Average total duration 19h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Riga:
A bus is $266 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Riga costing on average $363 (€297).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 12m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€80) compared to roughly $313 (€256) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $215 (€176). The journey takes 19h 12m versus 16h 28m 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 FlixBus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Riga buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 25h00 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 25h35 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 26h40 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 24h30 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 27h55 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Riga run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 745 miles (1200 km) distance in 24h 30m.
Distance 745 miles (1200 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 30m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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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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