What is the distance between Hamburg and Riga?

The distance between the two cities is 601 miles (970 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Riga?

If you're headed to Riga from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will depart from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Starptautiskā autoosta. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

Once in Riga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Nativity Cathedral, Riga Castle, St. Peter’s Church, Museum of War and Latvian National Opera.

Bus Hamburg to Riga from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Riga on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	HAM Airport	1d 9h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	23h 40m	6:50pm	Riga	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	1d 4h	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	1d 8h	9:50am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:11 PM CET.

Get from Hamburg to Riga

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

598 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.3

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Riga?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Hamburg Airport

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Riga by bus

What is the distance between Hamburg and Riga?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Riga?
What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$140

11/18

$103

Today

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11/20

$107

11/21

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11/22

$94

11/23

$95

11/24

$80

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Riga was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Riga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $154 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-24.