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Compare train, bus, and flight for Riga to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 523 miles (843 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 57m Average total duration 19h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Berlin:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riga to Berlin costing on average $88 (€71).
A train is $156 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Berlin costing on average $241 (€194).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 27m.
Train takes on average 29h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Riga to Berlin
How to get from Riga to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riga to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:05 PM18h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta3:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:05 PM18h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta3:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BT2137:15 PM1h40Riga International Airport7:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus3:40 PM18h20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta9:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$881One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM19h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$981One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM20h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$981One-way0 transfers
- BT343 · BT9211:45 PM8h20Riga International Airport9:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1751One-way1 transfer
- BT341 · BT9217:50 AM14h15Riga International Airport9:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
D82062 · D833044:30 PM5h45Riga International Airport9:15 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Riga to Berlin
Travelers journey between Riga and Berlin frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Rega to Berlin by plane or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key arrival points in Berlin include the Tegel and Schönefeld airports, as well as the ZOB bus stations.
Riga to Berlin Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€55 |
18:15 h |
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€77 |
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What is the best way to travel from Riga to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Riga to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Riga to Berlin. Buses traveling from Riga to Berlin take at least 18:15 h to arrive either Berlin ZOB or Alexanderplatz bus station. Indirect services require a change in Marijampole (LT). Over 10 buses travel from Riga to Berlin every day with the first bus departing Riga at 9:40 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Riga to Berlin include InfoBus, Ecolines and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Riga to Berlin
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Riga to Berlin. Flights traveling from Riga to Berlin depart from either Riga's main airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport. Several airlines offer both direct and indirect flights throughout the day, seven days a week. Airlines that fly directly from Riga to Berlin include Lufthansa, EasyJet, Eurowings, and Air Berlin.
Most popular way to travel from Riga to Berlin
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Riga to Berlin, as it is significantly faster and less expensive that taking the train when booked even slightly ahead of time. Over 10 direct flights travel from Riga to Berlin per day. Some of the airline ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Riga to Berlin travel as far ahead of time as possible.
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This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Berlin:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riga to Berlin costing on average $88 (€71).
A train is $156 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Berlin costing on average $241 (€194).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 27m.
Train takes on average 29h 38m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Riga International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Buzz, Lufthansa to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with LTG Link to go to Berlin by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Ecolines, FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Ryanair, Malta Air, Buzz.
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