How to travel from Prague to Riga

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Riga, Latvia is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Riga from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Riga, Latvia from Prague?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 0 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Riga, Latvia?

The government of Latvia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 9/13/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Prague to Riga closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Latvia is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Prague from Riga restricted?

Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Prague from Riga?

Conditions of reentry into Czechia:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Prague, Czechia?

You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 9/13/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Riga closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel to Riga from Prague 2 different ways: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Riga is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $68 (€54) compared to other travel options to Riga:

Taking a bus is about $14 (€11) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $81 (€65) for this route.

The quickest way to travel between Prague and Riga is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 23 h 5 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 616 miles (993 km) from Prague to Riga.

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

• Flights mostly leave from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and tend to arrive in Riga International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arrive in Riga, Prāgas Iela.

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

• Travel with Air Baltic to go to Riga by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Baltic Prague to Riga tickets on Omio for $81 (€65).
• Flixbus can take you to Riga by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Prague to Riga for $68 (€54).

Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Riga with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by plane with.
• You can travel directly by bus with Ecolines.

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 trip.

When planning your trip from Prague to Riga, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing $81 (€65) one way on average.
• Bus tickets cost $68 (€54) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Prague to Riga online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.