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How to Travel from

Essen to Riga

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$547.07
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,017.81
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$394.40
Plane from Frankfurt to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Riga
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$356.23

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$356.23
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$62.34–$330.79

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Kassel to Rīga
Ave. Duration:
25h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$165.39

Ecolines (Amron)

Phone:
+7 812 386 79 79
Website:
ecolines.ru/ru/ru
Bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97

Kaliningrad Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 (4012) 64-36-35
Website:
avl39.ru/
Bus from Dortmund to Kaliningrad
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$152.67

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$76.34

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Riga is to train and fly which costs $51.09 - $326.09 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Dortmund and Kaliningrad Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Riga?

The distance between Essen and Riga is 1326 km. The road distance is 1591.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 23h 2m and costs $184.78 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Essen to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Riga bus from?

Essen to Riga bus services, operated by Kaliningrad Bus Terminal, depart from Dortmund station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Riga?

The best way to get from Essen to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $195.65 and takes 33h 8m.

Where does the Essen to Riga bus arrive?

Essen to Riga bus services, operated by Kaliningrad Bus Terminal, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 08:40 in Essen and 09:40 in Riga.

Can I drive from Essen to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Riga is 1591 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Essen to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

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