How to travel from Berlin to Riga

Travel from Berlin, Germany to Riga, Latvia is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Riga from Berlin restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Riga, Latvia from Berlin?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Riga, Latvia?

The government of Latvia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/21/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Berlin to Riga closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Berlin, Germany from Latvia is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Latvia?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Latvia?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Berlin, Germany was last verified on 1/24/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Berlin from Riga.

There are 2 ways to get from Berlin to Riga: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Riga from Berlin is by taking a flight, which costs on average $35 (€29).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Riga:

Taking a flight is about $23 (€19) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $58 (€48) for this route.

The fastest way from Berlin to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Riga that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 19 h 50 min   on average.

The distance from Berlin to Riga is approximately 522 miles (842 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Riga:

• Most travelers board their plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Berlin to Riga depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Prāgas Iela.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Riga:

• You can travel by plane to Riga from Berlin with Malta Air, and you can find Malta Air Berlin to Riga tickets for $35 (€29) on Omio.
• You can go to Riga from Berlin by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $58 (€48) with Flixbus from Berlin to Riga on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Riga with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Ecolines.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Riga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Riga.

When planning your trip from Berlin to Riga, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average $35 (€29) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $58 (€48) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Berlin to Riga online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.