How to get from Warsaw to Riga
- 552 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 7 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 Warsaw to Riga. 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 | €51Checked Oct 10 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€51Checked Oct 101h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 1010h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Warsaw to Riga: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warsaw Chopin → Riga Internationalflight
LOT Polish Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Warsaw to Riga
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 04:10 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 04:10
- 07:50
- 08:25
- 09:40
- 11:15
- 17:55
- 23:00
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· 10h 10m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
LOT Polish AirlinesWarsaw Chopin-Riga InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-RigaBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Riga works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Riga, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €143 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Riga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Riga?
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 Warsaw to Riga?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 23:00, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Warsaw to Riga?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Warsaw to Riga leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Riga from Warsaw?
About 552 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Riga cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €143. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Riga?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Riga?
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 Warsaw and Riga?
Warsaw is WAW and Riga is RIX, so this route is usually written WAW to RIX.
Which operators run Warsaw to Riga?
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Riga?
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.
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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