Route guide

Nuremberg → Riga

1200 km · Germany to Latvia · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €39+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Riga

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

🚄Train

€87–256

Duration: 10h

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Pasažieru vilciens

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€39–104

Duration: 17h 8m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~34 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€83–264

Duration: 4h 6m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~187 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€144–264

Duration: 13h 20m

~204 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1200 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 Germany 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.

Nuremberg to Riga — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Riga by train

Trains link Nuremberg (Germany) and Riga (Latvia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Pasažieru vilciens.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €87 to €256. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 187 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~170 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Riga by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Riga with a typical journey of 17h 8m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €39 when booked in advance, rising to €104 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.

Nuremberg to Riga by flight

Flights between Nuremberg and Riga take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 6m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €83–264. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 187 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Nuremberg to Riga by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Riga is approximately 1380 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 20m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €144–264 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–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 204 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Riga is approximately 1200 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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