Moscow to Riga

Moscow to Riga

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Transportation from Moscow to Riga

Facts about the transport from Moscow to Riga

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure2:35 PM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day0
Distance929 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic, Ecolines, Local Carrier

How to get from Moscow to Riga

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 195.81 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 61.92.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Moscow and Riga depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Moscow and Riga. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Riga.

How much does it cost to get from Moscow to Riga?

Travelling between Moscow and Riga can be as cheap as USD 61.92 if you opt for a Ecolines bus and as expensive as USD 195.81 if you buy a AirBaltic 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 Moscow and Riga ?

  • 1 from Moscow to Riga starting from 14:35 Sheremetyevo Airport until 14:40 Sheremetyevo Airport
  • 1 from Moscow to Riga starting from 19:45 Moscow until 19:45 Moscow

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Moscow 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 Moscow to Riga, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.51.

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 Moscow and Riga

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic

Bus

Travelling from Moscow 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 Moscow and Riga

Ecolines, Local Carrier

What is the most popular transport to get from Moscow 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