How to travel from Amsterdam to Riga

There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Riga including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Riga is a bus with an average price of €125.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Riga:

A bus is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Riga costing on average €217.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 31h 31m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Riga is approximately 827 miles (1331 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Riga is:

• Around 66 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Riga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Riga:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Riga International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Riga by bus.
• Travel with Air Baltic, Finnair, Transavia France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways to go to Riga by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Riga:

• 6 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Transavia France.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Minsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Riga to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Riga, you can explore the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, and enjoy its impressive organ. Attend a performance at the Latvian National Opera, known for its high-quality productions. Relax at Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Discover Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets and events. Visit Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest. Enjoy panoramic views from St. Peter's Church, admire the Art Nouveau District's intricate facades, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.

Three to four days is ideal to explore Riga's main attractions, including the Old Town, Art Nouveau architecture, and local markets.