How to Travel from
Riga to Essen
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Riga, Latvia → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riga to Essen
Composite routes from Riga to Essen
Cheapest
19 h 12 min
Car
1562 km.
from $85
Fastest
2 h 15 min
Plane
Other
29 h 20 min
Bus
1263 km.
from €70.65
22 h 4 min
Bus, Train
1262 km.
from $190.05
6 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1262 km.
from $190.08
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1262 km.
from $213.99
8 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1262 km.
from $223.77
22 h 48 min
Bus, Train
1262 km.
from $202.42
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Continue onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 347 м
347 м
Keep left onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 128 м
128 м
Keep right onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 1 km 829 м
1 km 829 м
Turn sharp left onto Valguma iela
Valguma iela, 231 м
231 м
Turn right onto Akmeņu iela
Akmeņu iela, 1 km 534 м
1 km 534 м
Keep left onto Jelgavas iela
Jelgavas iela, 2 km 586 м
2 km 586 м
Turn left onto Vienības gatve
Vienības gatve, 3 km 786 м
3 km 786 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Vienības gatve
Vienības gatve, 1 km 587 м
1 km 587 м
Turn sharp left onto Vienības gatve
Vienības gatve, 33 km 557 м
33 km 557 м
Continue onto A8
3 km 134 м
3 km 134 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aizsargu iela
Aizsargu iela, 1 km 138 м
1 km 138 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Miera iela
Miera iela, 2 km 708 м
2 km 708 м
Turn left onto Lietuvas šoseja
Lietuvas šoseja, 42 km 835 м
42 km 835 м
Keep right and drive toward Žagarė, Šiauliai, Naujoji Akmenė
Žagarė, Šiauliai, Naujoji Akmenė, 3 km 52 м
3 km 52 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Joniškio aplinkelis
Joniškio aplinkelis, 4 km 491 м
4 km 491 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A12
43 km 185 м
43 km 185 м
Turn right and drive toward Gilvyčiai, Tauragė
Gilvyčiai, Tauragė, 58 km 702 м
58 km 702 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A12
2 km 311 м
2 km 311 м
Turn left onto Sauslaukis — Skaudvilė — Puželiai
Sauslaukis — Skaudvilė — Puželiai, 7 km 709 м
7 km 709 м
Turn left onto Maironio g.
Maironio g., 271 м
271 м
Turn left onto Vilniaus g.
Vilniaus g., 18 km 335 м
18 km 335 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jono Kubiliaus g.
Jono Kubiliaus g., 20 km 58 м
20 km 58 м
Turn left onto Sodų g. and drive toward Kaunas
Sodų g., Kaunas, 60 м
60 м
Turn right onto V. Grybo g.
V. Grybo g., 1 km 613 м
1 km 613 м
Turn left onto Vydūno g.
Vydūno g., 3 km 971 м
3 km 971 м
Keep left onto Sūduvos g.
Sūduvos g., 48 м
48 м
Keep right onto Sūduvos g. and drive toward Šakiai
Sūduvos g., Šakiai, 20 km 794 м
20 km 794 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 3838
3 km 544 м
3 km 544 м
Turn left onto V. Kudirkos g. and drive toward Kaunas
V. Kudirkos g., Kaunas, 1 km 534 м
1 km 534 м
Turn right onto Kęstučio g. and drive toward Pilviškiai, Vilkaviškis
Kęstučio g., Pilviškiai, Vilkaviškis, 25 km 725 м
25 km 725 м
Turn right onto Kybartų g. and drive toward Kybartai
Kybartų g., Kybartai, 18 km 523 м
18 km 523 м
Turn right onto J. Basanavičiaus g.
J. Basanavičiaus g., 120 м
120 м
Turn slight right onto A7
1 km 808 м
1 km 808 м
Continue onto 27А-005 (пункт пропуска "Чернышевское")
27А-005 (пункт пропуска "Чернышевское"), 12 km 608 м
12 km 608 м
Continue onto улица Черняховского
улица Черняховского, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Turn left onto улица Калинина
улица Калинина, 51 km 743 м
51 km 743 м
Keep right onto Пионерская улица
Пионерская улица, 1 km 936 м
1 km 936 м
Turn left onto Калининградская улица
Калининградская улица, 80 km 224 м
80 km 224 м
Keep right and drive toward Багратионовск, Правдинск, Мамоново
Багратионовск, Правдинск, Мамоново, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Keep left
2 km 251 м
2 km 251 м
Keep right and drive toward Центр
Центр, 52 м
52 м
Turn slight right onto улица Подполковника Емельянова
улица Подполковника Емельянова, 1 km 674 м
1 km 674 м
Turn left onto улица Энергетиков
улица Энергетиков, 5 km 700 м
5 km 700 м
Turn left onto улица Дзержинского
улица Дзержинского, 1 km 192 м
1 km 192 м
Turn right onto Южный обход г. Калининграда
Южный обход г. Калининграда, 41 km 580 м
41 km 580 м
Keep left onto 22
51 km 37 м
51 km 37 м
Keep right onto S22 and take S7, 22 toward Gdańsk, Malbork, Elbląg
Gdańsk, Malbork, Elbląg, S7, 22, 245 м
245 м
Keep left onto S22 and take S7, 22 toward Gdańsk, Malbork
Gdańsk, Malbork, S7, 22, 4 km 395 м
4 km 395 м
Keep right onto 22 and take 500, 22 toward Elbląg, Malbork
Elbląg, Malbork, 500, 22, 239 м
239 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Warszawska
Warszawska, 17 km 972 м
17 km 972 м
Continue onto Marynarki Wojennej
Marynarki Wojennej, 31 km 587 м
31 km 587 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Starogardzka
Starogardzka, 8 km 673 м
8 km 673 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wyzwolenia
Wyzwolenia, 10 km 34 м
10 km 34 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Unii Europejskiej
Unii Europejskiej, 96 м
96 м
Turn sharp right onto Tczewska
Tczewska, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
Turn left onto Tczewska
Tczewska, 118 м
118 м
Turn slight left onto Tczewska
Tczewska, 76 м
76 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tczewska
Tczewska, 304 м
304 м
Turn right onto Tadeusza Kościuszki
Tadeusza Kościuszki, 444 м
444 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Chojnicka
Chojnicka, 429 м
429 м
Turn right onto Rondo I Liceum Ogólnokształcącego im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie
Rondo I Liceum Ogólnokształcącego im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, 21 м
21 м
Keep left onto Rondo I Liceum Ogólnokształcącego im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie
Rondo I Liceum Ogólnokształcącego im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, 9 м
9 м
Turn right onto 2 Pułku Szwoleżerów Rokitniańskich
2 Pułku Szwoleżerów Rokitniańskich, 300 м
300 м
Turn right onto Aleja Niepodległości
Aleja Niepodległości, 143 м
143 м
Turn left onto Zblewska
Zblewska, 1 km 773 м
1 km 773 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Zblewska
Zblewska, 1 km 889 м
1 km 889 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Zblewska
Zblewska, 84 km 889 м
84 km 889 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aleja Jana Pawła II
Aleja Jana Pawła II, 76 km 981 м
76 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wojska Polskiego
Wojska Polskiego, 268 м
268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wojska Polskiego
Wojska Polskiego, 2 km 987 м
2 km 987 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wojska Polskiego
Wojska Polskiego, 344 м
344 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tadeusza Kościuszki
Tadeusza Kościuszki, 230 м
230 м
Keep left onto Królowej Jadwigi
Królowej Jadwigi, 12 м
12 м
Turn left onto Królowej Jadwigi
Królowej Jadwigi, 1 km 555 м
1 km 555 м
Turn left onto Bankowa
Bankowa, 15 м
15 м
Turn left onto Kościuszkowców
Kościuszkowców, 179 м
179 м
Turn right onto Kilińszczaków and take 22 toward Gorzów Wielkopolski, Oborniki
Kilińszczaków, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Oborniki, 22, 61 km 261 м
61 km 261 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Henryka Sienkiewicza
Henryka Sienkiewicza, 17 km 122 м
17 km 122 м
Turn left and drive toward Strzelce Krajeńskie
Strzelce Krajeńskie, 2 km 244 м
2 km 244 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gorzowska
Gorzowska, 2 km 271 м
2 km 271 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 22
15 km 743 м
15 km 743 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gorzowska
Gorzowska, 5 km 769 м
5 km 769 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Franciszka Walczaka
Franciszka Walczaka, 409 м
409 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Franciszka Walczaka
Franciszka Walczaka, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Franciszka Walczaka
Franciszka Walczaka, 2 km 890 м
2 km 890 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Franciszka Walczaka
Franciszka Walczaka, 212 м
212 м
Continue
471 м
471 м
Turn slight right onto Franciszka Walczaka
Franciszka Walczaka, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
Keep right
116 м
116 м
Continue onto Władysława Jagiełły
Władysława Jagiełły, 326 м
326 м
Keep right onto 132
364 м
364 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kosynierów Gdyńskich
Kosynierów Gdyńskich, 5 km 377 м
5 km 377 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kostrzyńska
Kostrzyńska, 233 м
233 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kostrzyńska
Kostrzyńska, 3 km 835 м
3 km 835 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gorzowska
Gorzowska, 4 km 672 м
4 km 672 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 132
11 km 331 м
11 km 331 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gorzowska
Gorzowska, 1 km 478 м
1 km 478 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kostrzyńska
Kostrzyńska, 1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rondo Watykańskie
Rondo Watykańskie, 19 km 21 м
19 km 21 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Władysława Sikorskiego
Władysława Sikorskiego, 1 km 143 м
1 km 143 м
Turn right onto Graniczna
Graniczna, 16 km 42 м
16 km 42 м
Turn left onto Küstriner Straße and drive toward Seelow, Gedenkstätte Seelower Höhen
Küstriner Straße, Seelow, Gedenkstätte Seelower Höhen, 3 km 752 м
3 km 752 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Berliner Straße
Berliner Straße, 3 km 739 м
3 km 739 м
Turn left onto B 1 and take B 1 toward Berlin, Müncheberg, Gewerbegebiet Waldsiedlung
Berlin, Müncheberg, Gewerbegebiet Waldsiedlung, B 1, 32 km 689 м
32 km 689 м
Turn left onto Kageler Straße and drive toward Erkner, Kagel
Kageler Straße, Erkner, Kagel, 1 km 272 м
1 km 272 м
Continue onto Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße, 4 km 401 м
4 km 401 м
Turn left onto L 23
7 km 929 м
7 km 929 м
Turn right onto Fangschleusenstraße
Fangschleusenstraße, 293 м
293 м
Turn left and take A 10 toward Dresden, Frankfurt (Oder)
Dresden, Frankfurt (Oder), A 10, 69 km 352 м
69 km 352 м
Keep right onto A 10 and take A 10 toward Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord
Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord, A 10, 8 km 760 м
8 km 760 м
Keep left onto A 2 and take A 2 toward Hannover, Magdeburg
Hannover, Magdeburg, A 2, 89 km 856 м
89 km 856 м
Keep right and take B 189 toward Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben
Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben, B 189, 362 м
362 м
Keep left and take B 189 toward Magdeburg, -Zentrum
Magdeburg, -Zentrum, B 189, 499 м
499 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 97 km 317 м
97 km 317 м
Keep right and take B 444 toward Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost
Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost, B 444, 208 м
208 м
Keep left and take B 444 toward Peine
Peine, B 444, 2 km 8 м
2 km 8 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 243 km 511 м
243 km 511 м
Keep right
319 м
319 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 2 km 527 м
2 km 527 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 3 km 911 м
3 km 911 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Dortmund-Bodelschwingh., Duisburg, Castrp-Rauxel
Dortmund-Bodelschwingh., Duisburg, Castrp-Rauxel, A 42, 155 м
155 м
Keep right and take A 42 toward Duisburg, Castrop-Rauxel
Duisburg, Castrop-Rauxel, A 42, 25 km 372 м
25 km 372 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen, -Altenessen, -Karnap
Essen, -Altenessen, -Karnap, 423 м
423 м
Turn right onto Heßlerstraße
Heßlerstraße, 464 м
464 м
Turn left onto Altenessener Straße
Altenessener Straße, 5 km 112 м
5 km 112 м
Continue onto Stoppenberger Straße
Stoppenberger Straße, 2 km 677 м
2 km 677 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
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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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