The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Riga
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
23 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Riga will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £81.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vienna for Riga every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1102 km distance in an average of 1 d 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Vienna to Riga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 1102 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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£88 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price |
22h 49m Average total duration 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Riga coaches for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 27h25 | 11:15 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 28h55 | 14:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h45 | 19:45 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 22h30 | 19:45 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Riga
Buses from Vienna to Riga run on average 10 times per day, taking around 22h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1102 km distance in 22h 30m.
Distance 1102 km |
Average bus duration 22h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 22h 30m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Vienna to RigaYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Riga with FlixBus for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to Riga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Riga by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Riga
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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