Route guide

Riga → Stuttgart

1347 km · Latvia to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Riga to Stuttgart

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

🚄Train

€96–283

Duration: 11h 14m

via Pasažieru vilciens, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–114

Duration: 19h 15m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~38 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€89–282

Duration: 4h 18m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~210 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€162–296

Duration: 14h 58m

~229 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1347 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 Latvia into Germany. 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.

Riga to Stuttgart — every option in detail

Riga to Stuttgart by train

Trains link Riga (Latvia) and Stuttgart (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 14m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €96 to €283. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 210 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~191 kg on this distance.

Riga to Stuttgart by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Riga and Stuttgart with a typical journey of 19h 15m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €114 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.

Riga to Stuttgart by flight

Flights between Riga and Stuttgart take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 18m 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 €89–282. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 210 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Riga to Stuttgart by car

The driving distance from Riga to Stuttgart is approximately 1549 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 14h 58m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €162–296 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Latvia–Germany 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 229 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Riga and Stuttgart is approximately 1347 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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