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Riga to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.98–$546.26
Plane from Riga International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$317.59

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Riga International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$533.55
Plane from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$597.07

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$431.92
Plane from Riga International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$470.04

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$58.44–$317.59

Norwegian Air International

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$444.63

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$533.55
Plane from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$597.07
Plane from Riga International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$533.55
Plane from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$597.07
Plane from Riga International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Poznan,
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Rīga to Essen
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.51–$41.92
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.51–$41.92

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.28–$107.98
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.30–$38.11
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.84–$41.92
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$76.22
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.28–$107.98

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$69.87
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$63.52

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Flughafen Ber to Berlin-Spandau
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.97–$8.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Essen. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Riga to Essen?

The distance between Riga and Essen is 1329 km. The road distance is 1594.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Poznań which takes 22h 4m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Riga to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Essen bus from?

Riga to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Essen?

The best way to get from Riga to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Essen bus arrive?

Riga to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Essen station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:50 in Riga and 11:50 in Essen.

Can I drive from Riga to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Essen is 1595 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Riga to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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