Riga to Saint Petersburg

Riga to Saint Petersburg

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Transportation from Riga to Saint Petersburg

Facts about the transport from Riga to Saint Petersburg

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure6:40 PM
Departures per day0
Distance560 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic, Ecolines, Finnair, Local Carrier, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines

How to get from Riga to Saint Petersburg

Travelling between Riga and Saint Petersburg 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 523.64 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 46.90.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Riga and Saint Petersburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Riga and Saint Petersburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 15m to reach Saint Petersburg.

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

Travelling between Riga and Saint Petersburg can be as cheap as USD 46.90 if you opt for a Ecolines bus and as expensive as USD 523.64 if you buy a Turkish 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 Riga and Saint Petersburg ?

  • 1 from Riga to Saint Petersburg starting from 07:05 Riga Airport until 18:40 Riga Airport
  • 1 from Riga to Saint Petersburg starting from 12:00 Riga Bus Station until 17:00 Riga Bus Station

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

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 Riga to Saint Petersburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 96.19.

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 Riga and Saint Petersburg

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, AirBaltic, Finnair, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Riga to Saint Petersburg 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 Riga and Saint Petersburg

Ecolines, Local Carrier

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

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