How to get from Riga to Warsaw
- 552 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Riga to Warsaw. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 552 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
552 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €158Checked Sep 30 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€158Checked Sep 301h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Riga to Warsaw: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Riga International → Warsaw Chopinflight
LOT Polish Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Riga to Warsaw
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€48November 2026
€49Departures from Riga to Warsaw
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 02:00 | 22:55 |
All departures
- 02:00
- 05:15
- 07:45
- 08:50
- 10:35
- 13:15
- 18:20
- 22:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 7h 50m€25Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
LOT Polish AirlinesRiga International-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRiga-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Riga to Warsaw works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Riga to Warsaw, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €158 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Riga to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Riga to Warsaw?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Riga to Warsaw?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Riga to Warsaw?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 22:55.
How far is Warsaw from Riga?
About 552 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Riga to Warsaw cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €158. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Riga to Warsaw?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Riga to Warsaw?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Riga and Warsaw?
Riga is RIX and Warsaw is WAW, so this route is usually written RIX to WAW.
Which operators run Riga to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Warsaw?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LOT Polish Airlines
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 30 Sep 2026