Rome2Rio

How to get fromHanover to Rigaby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Riga

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Hanover to Riga by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Hannover Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HAJ - RIX
    6h 41m
    $145–394

  2. Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Südkreuz Bhftrain train
    2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane BER - RIX
    6h 21m
    $107–303

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1324 / ...
    22h 33m
    $156–293

  4. Train, bus via Mockava

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Szczecin, Bus Stationbus bus 057
    3. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Mockavatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain train 36
    5. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train
    23h 23m
    $192–335

  5. Drive  1,319 km

    1. Drive from Hanover to Rigacar car 1,319 km
    17h 29m
    $265–383

  6. Train to Hamburg Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HAM - RIX
    6h
    $125–302

  7. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane DUS - RIX
    7h 7m
    $152–335

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane FRA - RIX
    7h 16m
    $172–353

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus bus
    24h 30m
    $120–230

  10. Bus via Kaliningrad

    1. Take the bus from Hanover to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus bus 905 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 5m
    $138–249

Hanover to Riga by train, foot, and bus

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hanover to Riga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,064.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Hanover to Rīga once a week. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 24h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Latvia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There