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Ten ways to Travel from Salzburg to Riga

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.15–$178.08

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59
Plane from Munich International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$496.08
Plane from Innsbruck Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$343.44
Plane from Munich International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$496.08
Plane from Innsbruck Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$356.16
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.48–$483.36

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Innsbruck Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$445.20

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$457.92
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$381.60

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.60–$89.04
Bus from Munich central bus station to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
27h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.36–$228.96

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīga
Ave. Duration:
23h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.96–$120.84

Bean Shuttle

Phone:
+420 607 803 423
Website:
beanshuttle.com/
Bus from Salzburg to Český
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.79–$63.60
Bus from Český Krumlov to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$49.61
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$48.34

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.24
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.80–$76.32

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$55.97–$82.68
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.52
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.16–$55.97
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$89.04

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.96–$95.40
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.80–$45.79

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.25–$52.15
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.88

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.51–$82.68
Train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$101.76–$152.64
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.89–$52.15
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$8.90

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.08–$19.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$120.84
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$54.70

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazieru
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$38.16

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Kraków Główny to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96
Train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazieru
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$24.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Riga is to train and fly which costs $92.39 - $250 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Riga. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Wien Hbf, Kraków Główny, Kaunas and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Riga?

The distance between Salzburg and Riga is 1270 km. The road distance is 1656.9 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Warsaw which takes 22h 23m and costs $184.78 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Riga?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Salzburg to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Riga train from?

Salzburg to Riga train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Riga?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $293.48 and takes 26h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 31h 14m.

What is the time difference between Salzburg and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Salzburg. It is currently 17:30 in Salzburg and 18:30 in Riga.

Where does the Salzburg to Riga train arrive?

Salzburg to Riga train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Riga is 1657 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Salzburg to Riga.

Which airlines fly from Salzburg Airport Airport to Riga International Airport Airport?

Air Baltic and Lufthansa offer flights from Salzburg Airport Airport to Riga International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1578+ hotels available in Riga. Prices start at $59.49 per night.
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