How to travel from Prague to Riga

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Riga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, and a flight costs an average of €34.

Distance: 617 miles (994 km)

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€98

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€192

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€131

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23h 48m

Average total duration

23h 18m

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5h 33m

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45h 12m

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44h 42m

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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Ecolines

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from Prague to Riga

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

Our recommendation

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

Ecolines
11:40AM23h05
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ecolines
11:40AM23h05
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticBT482
08:45AM1h45
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
11:30AMRiga International Airport
$2641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:20PM23h05
Praha, Černý Most
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM23h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:45PM24h40
Prague, Central Train Station
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1291One-way
1 transfer
Norwegian AirD83581 · D82063
10:25AM8h35
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
08:00PMRiga International Airport
$2781One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO530 · LO783
07:15AM4h55
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
01:10PMRiga International Airport
$2951One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO781
12:55PM4h00
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
05:55PMRiga International Airport
$2951One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Prague 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 Prague to Riga.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Riga from Prague. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Riga from Prague is a bus with an average price of $28 (€25).

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

A bus is $8 (€8) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $36 (€33) from Prague to Riga.

Taking a bus costs $135 (€122) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $163 (€147).

The fastest way from Prague to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Riga that take longer:

Bus takes 21 h 20 min on average.

Train takes on average 44 h 42 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Prague to Riga is:

  • 26 buses a day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

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

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

  • Flights from Prague to Riga most often leave from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Prague to Riga:

  • Ecolines, FlixBus or Pražská integrovaná doprava can get you to Riga by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ecolines from Prague to Riga for $28 (€25) on Omio.
  • Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa or Norwegian Air can take you to Riga by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for LOT Polish Airlines from Prague to Riga for $119 (€108).
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can get you to Riga by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Prague to Riga for $163 (€147) on Omio.

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

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Riga with Ecolines.
  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Riga with.

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.

Many of our customers traveling from Prague to Riga don't make Riga their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Riga are Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas or Berlin, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Riga to any of these top destinations today!
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