HOW TO GET TO RIGA FROM MOSCOW CHEAPLY? PRICES, TIPS

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We will consider all the ways to get to Riga from Moscow and St. Petersburg inexpensively, which options are more economical and faster, we will find out the nuances of the schedule and ticket prices. Let's touch on the prices for a trip to the nearest cities - Vilnius, Jurmala, Tallinn.

How to get to Riga from Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Riga attracts tourists with sights, resorts on the shores of the Gulf of Riga and festivals. In addition, it is convenient to fly from Riga to the Schengen countries, and inexpensively. Several low-cost airlines fly from here, including Ryanair.

If you need to quickly get to Riga, then for those who leave from Moscow and St. Petersburg, it is best to fly by plane. If you choose the cheapest and most convenient way, it's a train. Considering that there are promotions for flights, the best option is an airplane.

By the way, when going on a trip, it will be very important to install travel applications that will greatly facilitate the search for plane tickets, accommodation, attractions on the map and other points.

Flight prices: direct flight, with a transfer

Direct flights to Riga from Moscow are operated by two airlines airBaltic and Aeroflot. The flight lasts an hour and a half, the cost is from 10,726 rubles and more. Connecting flights are more expensive.

The cost of the flight from St. Petersburg to Riga is similar.

As for low-cost airlines separately, we advise you to search for tickets using Aviasales, the search engine is looking for the best deals from all airlines.

How to get there by train?

It is possible to get to Riga cheaply from Moscow in the company of friends on the train, a little longer, but on a budget. On the Latvian website https://www.ldz.lv you can buy a ticket for train No. 001 to Riga at a price of 44.75 euros. This is the minimum cost for a ride in a shared carriage, in a reserved seat it is 2 times more. There is a compartment, a suite and a soft carriage.

On the site you can select pages in Russian. "Latvijas Express" - departs at 17:05 from Moscow from the Rizhsky railway station, arrives in the city at 09:17. It takes a little more than 16 hours on the way. On the Russian Railways website, tickets may be slightly more expensive. The return train leaves at 17:30 and arrives in Moscow at 10:17.

A train ticket from St. Petersburg to Riga costs about 50 euros, the travel time is the same.

Bus travel cost

The bus to Riga departs from the Tushinskaya bus station at 20:45 and arrives at 10:15. The cost of a one-way ticket is 3300 rubles, almost like a train. Tickets can be purchased on the carrier's website ecolines.net.

You can get to Riga from St. Petersburg by bus faster and cheaper during the action. Having paid for a one-way ticket 2040 rubles.

Car trip cost

The cost of a car trip is comparable to a flight. The 914 kilometers journey will take approximately 100 liters of gasoline and 12 hours of driving. If you are traveling in a group, make stops as you wish and plan your trip around Latvia on your own, then this option makes sense.

How to get to the center of Riga from the airport?

There are few options to get from Riga airport to the city center: bus, taxi or transfer. It is more convenient for groups to immediately rent a car, it will be more fun and budgetary. You can save money on public transport by purchasing tickets for several days.

Travel options starting with the most expensive:

Can be ordered transfer to the hotel directly on the hotel website. Some hotels offer free or low cost hotel transfers. In general, the transfer is the most expensive way (from 30 euros), but very convenient. He will take you directly to the hotel door or to the desired address.

Taxi to the center of Riga will cost about 15-20 euros. The fare is indicated directly on the doors of the car. Taxi or transfer is the only way to get to the city at night. You can also get to the city center from the airport by taxi online, book a car using Kiwitaxi. The method will be especially relevant for tourists with tired children after the flight or large luggage. They will be waiting for you with a sign without delay and you do not need to run anywhere in search of free cars.

Car rent in the airport. Car rental will start at 1603 rubles per day. Several carriers offer their vehicles. The biggest ones are Rentalcars and EconomyBookings.com, but you can also go the cheaper route, find the best deals from all car rental companies and compare the prices for Economybokings.

Riga Airport is only 12 km away from the center. This route runs bus with number 22 and two minibuses; 222 and 421. The first bus leaves at 5:30, the last at midnight. In 20 - 40 minutes, depending on the route, you will be taken to the city center. The trip will take longer during rush hour. The ticket costs 1, 15 euros, if you bought it on the Internet, at kiosks Narversen or machines at the bus stop. It is twice as expensive for the driver. The bus makes stops in the Old Town and at the train station.

Private carrier "Riga minivan" carries passengers along this route also only during the day, but it has a wider range of stops in the center, it can also take you to your hotel. The fare is 6 euros. Children under 6 years old do not need a ticket. Luggage is included in the price. The last private minibus from the airport leaves at 22:08.

How and how to get from Riga to Vilnius, Tallinn, Jurmala?

Guests of the city have the opportunity to visit neighboring countries, as well as the coast of Jurmala. It can be a one-day excursion or a multi-day tour. Any of the neighboring countries can be reached quickly and inexpensively.

Jurmala... There are several ways to get to Jurmala from Riga. By bus or minibus from the bus station (Rigas SAO) and the railway station (Rigas MTS) to the Lielupe stop in Jurmala. Buses run every 10 minutes. The ticket costs 1 euro. The train is a little more expensive, its cost depends on the distance. In Jurmala itself, the train makes several stops. Central - Majori. Transport runs from 6 am to midnight. From May to September a boat runs to the center of Jurmala. This pleasure starts from 20 euros and lasts several hours. Important! If the number of passengers is small, the flight may be canceled. The sea often storms, if you are seasick, it is better to choose another mode of transport. Organized boat or car excursions to Jurmala cost from 40 euros. On your own, you can rent a bike and ride 25 km to Jurmala on it. You can get from Riga airport to Jurmala on your own, spending 1.5 euros. To do this, you need to take bus 241 at the airport, get to the Imanta stop and change to a train to Jurmala. Transfer from the airport to Jurmala from 56 euros.

Tallinn... The cost of a trip to Tallinn from Riga is from 18.20 euros with the Ecolines bus and 23 euros with the business carrier Lux Express. Comfortable buses make several runs a day. Travel time is a little over 4 hours. The route is operated by airBaltic. A ticket with taxes will cost 61 euros. In flight - 50 minutes, but you need to add the time for check-in and travel to the airport. Taking this into account, it is more profitable to travel by bus. It is also possible to rent a car, but taking into account the price of gasoline, the rental price will be more than 100 euros. A bonus from rental companies is the opportunity to rent a car in Riga and return it in Tallinn. The transfer starts at € 193 for a minivan. The train on this route is not considered because it travels for more than 8 hours and with transfers. What to see in the city from the sights?

Vilnius... A trip to Vilnius from Riga will cost 12 euros (5 euros for the promotion) with the Ecolines bus and 23 euros with the business carrier Lux Express. In 4 hours the bus will cover 295 kilometers between cities. The train is not popular, it spends 13 hours on the route, and tickets are more expensive. It is convenient to fly by plane already because the Vilnius airport (selection of accommodation) is 7 km from the city, you can get by public transport to the capital of Latvia. For the month of July, airBaltic is selling tickets for this route for 20 euros. Nevertheless, it is convenient to rent a car for a large group or family.In addition to the rental itself, you will need to pay for gasoline and car parking, sometimes toll roads. Local companies offer minibus transfers from 193 euros for the entire route Riga - Vilnius.

How to get to Vilnius from St. Petersburg?

Guests from St. Petersburg prefer to get to Lithuania by bus or plane. A ticket for the Ecolines bus to Vilnius will cost 2900 rubles, on the way it takes from 14 hours or more, depending on the route. Lux Express has more expensive tickets.

The best way to get from St. Petersburg is airBaltic. The cheapest round-trip ticket is 11,576 rubles, and the flight lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes. In St. Petersburg from the metro to the airport, it takes no more than 20 minutes by bus 29. To get from Vilnius airport to the city center will take even less time.

For those who like to travel by train. Trains from St. Petersburg go with a change in Minsk (accommodation in the city) or Moscow, the cost of a ticket is equal to the cost of a plane ticket, and the travel time is 19 hours or more.

For car enthusiasts. If you are not confused by toll roads, the cost of gasoline and queues at the border, then this option is yours. If you do not take into account queues and traffic jams, then the road itself takes from 9 hours.