- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, known for its national collection, major temporary exhibitions, and impressive historic building.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
20 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
561 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Riga will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Warsaw to Riga without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price |
21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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 Warsaw to Riga:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Riga costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $352 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Riga costing on average $398 (€327).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Train takes on average 20h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Riga trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:04 PM Warsaw | 20h30 | 11:34 AM Riga | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Warsaw to Riga run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 15:04, the last at 15:04. The fastest train covers the 348 miles (561 km) distance in 20h 30m.
Distance 348 miles (561 km) |
Average train duration 20h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 20h 30m |
First train 3:04 PM |
Last train 3:04 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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