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Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
18 h
Average duration
18 h 57 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
843 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Berlin will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 23 buses that leave Riga for Berlin on Mon, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 843 km distance in an average of 18 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 20 h 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $84, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 523 miles (843 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $239 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 57m Average total duration 19h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 8m Average total duration 29h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Berlin:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riga to Berlin costing on average $87 (€71).
A train is $155 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Berlin costing on average $239 (€194).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 27m.
Train takes on average 29h 38m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€71) compared to roughly $249 (€202) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $162 (€131). The journey takes 19h 27m versus 12h 42m 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, FlixBus.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Berlin buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 21h05 | 11:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 18h20 | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 25h15 | 3:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 23h50 | 2:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 20h00 | 1:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 19h25 | 4:30 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 25h20 | 10:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 18h00 | 3:05 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 22h45 | 7:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 21h30 | 8:25 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 24h00 | 10:55 PM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 23h15 | 10:10 PM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 24h40 | 11:35 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 25h15 | 3:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 24h55 | 3:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 23h30 | 4:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 23h15 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 23h00 | 7:50 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 21h45 | 6:35 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 21h30 | 6:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 25h30 | 10:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 20h30 | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 19h00 | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Riga to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 19h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 523 miles (843 km) distance in 18h 0m.
Distance 523 miles (843 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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