How to get to Riga from Hamburg

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Compare coach and flight for Hamburg to Riga

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £356.

Distance: 966 km

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£102

Average Price

Cheapest

£356

Average Price

£219

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

24h 12m

Average total duration

23h 42m

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30m

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5h 10m

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3h 10m

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2h 0m

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15h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Riga is a coach with an average price of £102.

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

A coach is £267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Riga costing on average £368.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Riga including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £219 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £117. The journey takes 23h 42m versus 15h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Hamburg to Riga

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Ecolines ·
    18:1023h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    18:50Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £881One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Ecolines ·
    18:1023h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    18:50Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £881One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK1608
    6:153h40
    Hamburg Airport
    10:55Riga International Airport
    £4521One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Ecolines ·
    18:1023h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    18:50Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £881One-way
    1 change
  • Ecolines ·
    18:1026h45
    Hamburg Hbf
    21:55Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £881One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:4524h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £1061One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO396 · LO793
    11:2512h55
    Hamburg Airport
    1:20Riga International Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO394 · LO781
    19:3521h10
    Hamburg Airport
    17:45Riga International Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO396 · LO783
    11:2524h45
    Hamburg Airport
    13:10Riga International Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Riga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Riga including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Riga is a coach with an average price of £95.

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

A coach is £261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Riga costing on average £356.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 26m.

The Hamburg to Riga distance is approximately 966 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Riga is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Riga by coach.
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Riga by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Riga with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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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