How to travel from Gdańsk to Riga

There are 3 options to travel between Gdańsk and Riga including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Riga is a bus with an average price of €60.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Riga costing on average €62.

A bus is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Riga costing on average €179.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 10m.

Train takes on average 24h 9m.

The distance from Gdańsk to Riga is approximately 278 miles (448 km).

The average frequency per day from Gdańsk to Riga is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.

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

• Travel with TOKS, FlixBus, Kaliningrad Bus Terminal to go to Riga by bus.
• Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Riga by train.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Riga by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Gdańsk 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.