How to Travel from

Kiel to Riga

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Germany Latvia Kiel Riga

Cheapest

By car (1 404 km)

16 h 5 min

1404 km.

from $77

Other

Rideshare

16 h 5 min

1404 km.

from $18.31

Train, Plane

5 h 52 min

922 km.

from $207.17

Ferry, Bus

28 h 20 min

922 km.

from $114.39

Train, Bus

22 h 37 min

921 km.

from $309.26

Bus

24 h 40 min

922 km.

from $224.41

Train, bus via Bad Kleinen

27 h 55 min

922 km.

from $5.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga,

Ave. Duration:

17h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$113.92–$164.55

Bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg,

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.02–$17.72

Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga,

Ave. Duration:

22h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$139.24–$202.52

Ecolines

Phone:

+371 67 214 512

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ecolines.net/

Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rīga

Ave. Duration:

19h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$63.29–$151.89

Lux Express

Phone:

+372 6800 909

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

luxexpress.eu/en

Bus from Klaipeda Bus Station to Riga

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.46–$44.30

Ollex

Phone:

+370 5 210 4304

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ollex.lt/en/express

Bus from Klaipeda Bus Station to Riga

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$37.33

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$37.97–$43.04

Train from Hamburg Dammtor to S+U

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$75.95

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$31.64

Train from Lübeck Hbf to Bad

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$22.78

ODEG

Phone:

+49 30 514 88 88 88

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

odeg.de/

Train from Bad Kleinen to Berlin

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$29.11–$40.50

Erixx

Phone:

05191/ 96944-250

Website:

erixx.de/

Train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:

flysas.com/

Plane from Hamburg Airport to Riga

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$506.31

Air Baltic

Website:

airbaltic.com/

Plane from Hamburg Airport to Riga

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$151.89–$506.31

Finnair

Website:

finnair.com/

Plane from Hamburg Airport to Riga

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$177.21–$392.39

Other operators

DFDS Seaways

Phone:

+45 33 42 30 10

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dfds.com/en

Other from Port of Kiel to Klaipeda

Ave. Duration:

22h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.20–$139.24

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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Riga is to ferry and bus which costs $34.78 - $163.04 and takes 28h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $81.52 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

How far is it from Kiel to Riga?

The distance between Kiel and Riga is 1085 km. The road distance is 1329.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 37m and costs $173.91 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kiel to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Riga bus from?

Kiel to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Riga bus arrive?

Kiel to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 14:13 in Kiel and 15:13 in Riga.

Can I drive from Kiel to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Riga is 1330 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Kiel to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Riga?

Book your Kiel to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

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

Book in Riga

Rixwell Elefant Hotel

Kalnciema Street 90, Riga

Fine

8.8

Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa

33 Kaleju Street, Riga

Fine

8.9

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Valnu street 49, Riga

Fine

8.7

All accommodation options in RigaAll hotels

Freedom Monument

The Freedom Monument (Latvian: Brīvības piemineklis) is a monument located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.

House of the Blackheads

The House of the Blackheads (Latvian: Melngalvju nams, German: Schwarzhäupterhaus) is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected in 1334 as a warehouse, meeting and celebration place for merchants. It was the biggest public building of Riga. From mid-15th century it was also used by Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for unmarried merchants, shipowners and foreigners in Riga. Major works were done in the early 17th century, adding most of the Mannerist ornamentation. In the 19th century some of the sculptures were made by the workshop of August Volz. Additionally, it is the site of the first decorated Christmas tree, which was erected in 1510.

Nativity Cathedral

The Nativity of Christ Cathedral (Latvian: Kristus Piedzimšanas pareizticīgo katedrāle, Russian: Христорождественский кафедральный собор), Riga, Latvia was built to a design by Nikolai Chagin and Robert Pflug in a Neo-Byzantine style between 1876 and 1883, with decorations made by the firm of August Volz, during the period when the country was part of the Russian Empire. It is the largest Orthodox cathedral in the Baltic provinces built with the blessing of the Russian Tsar Alexander II on the initiative of local governor-general Pyotr Bagration and bishop Veniamin Karelin. The Nativity of Christ Cathedral is renowned for its icons, some of which were painted by Vasili Vereshchagin. During the First World War German troops occupied Riga and turned its largest Russian Orthodox cathedral into a Lutheran church. In independent Latvia, the Nativity of Christ Cathedral once again became an Orthodox cathedral in 1921. Archbishop Jānis Pommers, a native Latvian, played a key part in the defence of the cathedral, including defence from the Latvian government which was extremely unfriendly to Orthodox Church in the first years of an independent Latvia. In the early 1960s, Soviet authorities closed down the cathedral and converted its building into a planetarium. The cathedral has been restored since Latvia regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Riga

Riga is the capital, primate, and the largest city of Latvia. Home to 609,489 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 860,142 (as of 2023). The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers and lies above sea level on a flat and sandy plain.

Read in Wikipedia

Seven ways to Travel from Kiel to Riga

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Ecolines

Lux Express

Ollex

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

ODEG

Erixx

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Air Baltic

Finnair

Other operators

DFDS Seaways

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Riga?

How far is it from Kiel to Riga?

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

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Riga bus from?

Where does the Kiel to Riga bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Kiel and Riga?

Can I drive from Kiel to Riga?

How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Riga?

Where can I stay near Riga?