How to travel from Warsaw to Riga

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Riga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €270.

Distance: 348 miles (561 km)

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Flight

€46

Average price

Cheapest

€270

Average price

13h 0m

Average total duration

12h 30m

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30m

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4h 14m

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2h 14m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.4kg

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Lux Express

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Lot Polish Airlines

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Riga is a train with an average price of €42.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Riga costing on average €46.

A train is €228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Riga costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

Train takes on average 21h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Riga including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Riga among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Warsaw to Riga

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM11h05
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    9:45 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM11h05
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    9:45 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO783
    10:50 AM1h20
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:10 PMRiga International Airport
    2891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM11h35
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    8:30 AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    6:10 AM11h40
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    6:50 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    6:10 AM11h45
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    6:55 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1349 · LH892
    2:25 PM7h45
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:10 PMRiga International Airport
    1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1353 · LH890
    6:40 AM5h45
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:25 PMRiga International Airport
    2521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO781
    3:30 PM1h20
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    5:50 PMRiga International Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Warsaw to Riga

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Warsaw to Riga there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Warsaw to Riga. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Riga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Riga including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Riga is a train with an average price of €42.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Riga costing on average €46.

A train is €228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Riga costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

Train takes on average 21h 0m.

The distance from Warsaw to Riga is approximately 348 miles (561 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Riga is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Riga by train.
  • Travel with Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines, TOKS, PolskiBus, Sindbad, Infobus, TransTempo, Lux Express to go to Riga by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Riga by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Riga with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines, PolskiBus, Sindbad, Infobus, TransTempo, Lux Express.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Kaunas, Minsk, Berlin. 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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