How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga

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Compare bus and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Riga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $145 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $145, while a flight costs an average of $249.

Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)

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$249

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$145

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$355

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4h 30m

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23h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is a bus with an average price of $145 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riga:

A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riga costing on average $249 (€201).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Riga among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Riga

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM30h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:20 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM30h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:20 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH892
    8:00 PM2h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:10 PMRiga International Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:58 AM30h22
    Frankfurt South station
    5:20 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM30h50
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    5:20 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:58 PM29h22
    Frankfurt South station
    8:20 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO380 · LO793
    8:00 PM3h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:40 AMRiga International Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO378 · LO793
    4:55 PM6h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:40 AMRiga International Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO793
    10:35 AM13h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:40 AMRiga International Airport
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Riga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is a bus with an average price of $145 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Riga:

A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Riga costing on average $249 (€201).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 16m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is approximately 786 miles (1266 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Riga is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Riga by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Riga by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Riga with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ecolines, Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.

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