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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 an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $944.
Distance: 523 miles (843 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $944 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 52m Average total duration 20h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 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 bus is $845 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Berlin costing on average $944.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 52m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $242 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143. The journey takes 20h 22m versus 12h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
1:00 PM19h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:00 PM19h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BT2117:00 AM1h40Riga International Airport7:40 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:30 PM20h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$821One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM20h30Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 AM19h15Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta5:50 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$1011One-way0 transfers
LO794 · LO3875:50 AM5h45Riga International Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2341One-way1 transfer- LO794 · LO3895:50 AM13h40Riga International Airport6:30 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
- LO784 · LO3891:55 PM5h35Riga International Airport6:30 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2631One-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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€55 |
18:15 h |
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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 bus is $845 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Berlin costing on average $944.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 52m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses 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 Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, carpatair, Sas Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, carpatair.
- 6 direct buses per day with Ecolines, FlixBus.
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