What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 31h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Köln. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 31h 25m.

How far is it from Riga to Cologne?

The distance between Riga and Cologne is 1314 km. The road distance is 1684 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 38m and costs €190 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Riga to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Cologne bus from?

Riga to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Cologne?

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 30h 17m.

Where does the Riga to Cologne bus arrive?

Riga to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:18 PM in Riga and 9:18 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Riga to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Cologne is 1684 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Riga to Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Riga to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
5h 6m
€88–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliaitrain 12
2. Take the bus from Siauliai, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
24h 38m
€192–328
Drive 1,684 km
1. Drive from Riga to Colognecar 1,684 km
17h 48m
€303–438
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 35m
€102–249
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 24m
€127–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
24h 41m
€202–354
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Köln/Bonn Airportbus 909
30h 17m
€146–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
31h 25m
€100–260

Riga to Cologne by train, foot, and bus

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24h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,314 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and Eurowings fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Kaliningrad Bus station, Köln/Bonn Airport, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 30h 17m.

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