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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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €31, and a bus costs an average of €111.
Distance: 1041 miles (1676 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€155 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 9m Average total duration 38h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.0 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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.

There are 2 travel options from London to Riga: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to Riga is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $35 (€32) compared to other travel options to Riga:
A flight is $104 (€93) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from London to Riga costing on average $138 (€125).
The quickest way to travel from London to Riga is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 40 h 25 min on average.
Riga is approximately 1039 miles (1676 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Riga is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 66 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Riga from London as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Riga:
- Most travelers catch their flight from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Riga:
- You can travel by bus between London and Riga with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus London to Riga tickets for $138 (€125) on Omio.
- You can go to Riga from London by plane with Ryanair, Air Baltic, British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa or SAS. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $35 (€32) with Ryanair from London to Riga on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Riga with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 4 direct flights a day to Riga with Ryanair, Air Baltic or British Airways.
Direct services to Riga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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