Route guide

Stuttgart → Riga

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

How to travel from Stuttgart to Riga

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

🚄Train

€96–283

Duration: 11h 14m

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Pasažieru vilciens

~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

Stuttgart and Riga 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 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.

Stuttgart to Riga — every option in detail

Stuttgart to Riga by train

Trains link Stuttgart (Germany) and Riga (Latvia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 14m 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 €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.

Stuttgart to Riga by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Stuttgart and Riga 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.

Stuttgart to Riga by flight

Flights between Stuttgart and Riga 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.

Stuttgart to Riga by car

The driving distance from Stuttgart to Riga 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 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 229 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Stuttgart and Riga 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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