Saint Petersburg to Riga

Saint Petersburg to Riga

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Transportation from Saint Petersburg to Riga

Facts about the transport from Saint Petersburg to Riga

Cheapest Transport$42
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure10:45 PM
Departures per day0
Distance583 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic, Ecolines, Finnair, Local Carrier, Pobeda Airlines, Wizz Air

How to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga

Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Riga is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 161.79 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 41.08.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Saint Petersburg and Riga depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saint Petersburg and Riga. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 20m to reach Riga.

How much does it cost to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga?

Travelling between Saint Petersburg and Riga can be as cheap as USD 41.08 if you opt for a Local Carrier bus and as expensive as USD 161.79 if you buy a Aeroflot Russian Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Saint Petersburg and Riga ?

  • 1 from Saint Petersburg to Riga starting from 06:45 Saint Petersburg Airport until 22:45 Saint Petersburg Airport
  • 1 from Saint Petersburg to Riga starting from 22:00 Saint Petersburg until 22:00 Saint Petersburg

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saint Petersburg to Riga.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Saint Petersburg to Riga, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 96.40.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Saint Petersburg and Riga

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic, Finnair, Pobeda Airlines, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Saint Petersburg to Riga overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Saint Petersburg and Riga

Ecolines, Local Carrier

What is the most popular transport to get from Saint Petersburg to Riga?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus