How to travel from Rome to Riga

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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Riga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $216 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $216, while a flight costs an average of $564.

Distance: 1160 miles (1867 km)

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$564

Average price

$216

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Cheapest

$569

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6h 11m

Average total duration

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4h 11m

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40h 54m

Average total duration

40h 24m

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25h 11m

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5.6 - 11.2kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Riga is a bus with an average price of $216.

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

A bus is $348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Riga costing on average $564.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 40h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rome and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Riga among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 21h 0m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 25h 11m by car) and save roughly $6 compared to fuel and tolls ($564 vs $569). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Rome to Riga

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • BuzzFR 4437
    8:20 PM3h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:20 AMRiga International Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BuzzFR 4437
    8:20 PM3h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:20 AMRiga International Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 4437
    8:20 PM3h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:20 AMRiga International Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM50h30
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    9:45 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $1561One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM45h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:45 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM51h20
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    3:55 AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $1781One-way
    3 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO302 · LO793
    10:45 AM13h45
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1:30 AMRiga International Airport
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO304 · LO781
    7:05 PM21h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    5:45 PMRiga International Airport
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO302 · LO783
    10:45 AM25h25
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1:10 PMRiga International Airport
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Riga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rome and Riga including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Riga is a bus with an average price of $216.

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

A bus is $348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Riga costing on average $564.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 40h 54m.

The distance from Rome to Riga is approximately 1160 miles (1867 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Riga is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by bus.
  • Travel with Buzz, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, ITA, carpatair, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Riga by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Riga:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Buzz, Air Baltic, Malta Air, ITA, carpatair.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Stockholm. 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.

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