How to travel from London to Riga

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Compare bus and flight for London to Riga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $126.

Distance: 1041 miles (1676 km)

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Bus

$172

Average price

Cheapest

$221

Average price

6h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

39h 1m

Average total duration

38h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5.0 - 10.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

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from London to Riga

How to get from London to Riga by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM44h45
    London
    7:45 PMRiga
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM44h45
    London
    7:45 PMRiga
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:30 AM43h25
    London
    4:55 AMRiga
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:30 PM46h15
    London
    7:45 PMRiga
    $2151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:30 PM45h15
    London
    7:45 PMRiga
    $2181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Riga.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Riga is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A flight is $97 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Riga costing on average $126 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from London to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 43h 25m.

The distance from London to Riga is approximately 1041 miles (1676 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Riga is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Baltic, Buzz, British Airways, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air, Malta Air, Finnair to go to Riga by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Riga:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Baltic, Buzz, British Airways, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London 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.
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