How to get to Riga from Brussels

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Compare coach and flight for Brussels to Riga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £122, while a flight costs an average of £418.

Distance: 1454 km

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£418

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£286

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5h 24m

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34h 10m

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20h 21m

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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Riga

Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Riga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Riga is a coach with an average price of £122.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Riga:

A coach is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Riga costing on average £418.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Riga including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 16h 57m sooner (3h 24m by flight vs 20h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £418 compared to roughly £286 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Riga

How to get to Riga from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Riga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • Air BalticBT854 · BT312
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  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO234 · LO793
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Best day trips from Riga by train

The most popular day trips by train from Riga are Jūrmala, Sigulda, Cēsis, Jelgava and Liepāja. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Riga on Omio.

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Day trip from Riga to Jūrmala by train

Why visit Jūrmala for the day?

Jūrmala is Latvia’s best-known seaside resort, known for its long sandy beach, pine forests and wooden villas. It has a relaxed, residential feel, with spa traditions and summer energy centred on the coast and Jomas iela.

A view of Liepāja

Day trip from Riga to Liepāja by train

Why visit Liepāja for the day?

Liepāja is a Baltic Sea city known for its broad beach, music scene and the military district of Karosta. Sea air, wooden architecture and a working-port edge give it a character that feels both relaxed and historic.

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FAQs: Brussels to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Riga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Riga including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Riga is a coach with an average price of £122.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Riga:

A coach is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Riga costing on average £418.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 10m.

The Brussels to Riga distance is approximately 1454 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Riga is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Riga as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Buzz, TAP Portugal, Finnair, tarom, Brussels Airlines, Aegean Airlines to go to Riga by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Riga:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Brussels to Riga, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Riga, you can visit the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, known for its impressive organ and historical significance. Enjoy a performance at the prestigious Latvian National Opera or relax on the sandy shores of Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Explore the vast collection of Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets, concerts, and events. Discover Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest markets housed in former Zeppelin hangars. Visit St. Peter's Church for panoramic views of the city, admire the extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the Art Nouveau District, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
To fully experience Riga, plan for a stay of three to four days, allowing time to explore its historical old town, vibrant markets, and cultural attractions.

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