Route guide

Prague → Riga

995 km · Czechia to Latvia · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €34+ by bus

How to travel from Prague to Riga

There are 4 ways to travel between Prague and Riga — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€75–219

Duration: 8h 17m

via České dráhy, Pasažieru vilciens

~14 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€34–90

Duration: 14h 12m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~28 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€75–239

Duration: 3h 50m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings

~155 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€119–219

Duration: 11h 3m

~169 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Prague and Riga highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 995 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Czechia into Latvia. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Prague to Riga — every option in detail

Prague to Riga by train

Trains link Prague (Czechia) and Riga (Latvia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 8h 17m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include České dráhy, Pasažieru vilciens.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €75 to €219. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 14 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 155 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~141 kg on this distance.

Prague to Riga by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Prague and Riga with a typical journey of 14h 12m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €34 when booked in advance, rising to €90 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Prague to Riga by flight

Flights between Prague and Riga take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 50m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings.

Typical fare range is €75–239. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 155 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Prague to Riga by car

The driving distance from Prague to Riga is approximately 1144 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 11h 3m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €119–219 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Czechia–Latvia border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 169 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Prague and Riga is approximately 995 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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