How to travel from Narva to Riga

There are 2 options to travel between Narva and Riga including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Narva to Riga is a bus with an average price of zł120.

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

A bus is zł37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Narva to Riga costing on average zł157.

The fastest way to travel from Narva to Riga is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 24m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 5m.

The distance from Narva to Riga is approximately 224 miles (361 km).

The average frequency per day from Narva to Riga is:

• Around 22 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

• Buses mostly depart from Narva, Vaivara / Vaksali (Bus Station) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.

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

• Travel with Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines, Ecolines RU, Baltic Shuttle, Lux Express to go to Riga by bus.
• Travel with Elron to go to Riga by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Narva to Riga:

• 9 direct buses per day with Lux Express, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Narva 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.