What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £85 - £210 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 8h 55m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from Riga to Cardiff?

The distance between Riga and Cardiff is 1188 miles.

How do I travel from Riga to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 32h 56m and costs £220 - £850.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Riga to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Cardiff bus from?

Riga to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Riga to Cardiff is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs £85 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 42h 10m.

Where does the Riga to Cardiff bus arrive?

Riga to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 4:57 AM in Riga and 2:57 AM in Cardiff.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Riga to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Riga to Cardiff by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)RIX - CWL
10h 5m
£89–276
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Amsterdam CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
32h 56m
£229–820
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Riga to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
27h 22m
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bristol Airport (BRS)RIX - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 20m
£89–209
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)RIX - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
9h 10m
£118–312
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)RIX - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 55m
£107–326
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Manchester Airport (MAN)RIX - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
9h 38m
£96–278
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)RIX - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Central
9h 30m
£121–413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
40h 40m
£304–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
42h 10m
£108–242
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GD
43h 22m
£131–454
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
28h 26m
£349–501

Riga to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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32h 56mAverage Duration

£229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,181 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Cardiff, Wales?

Air Baltic, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to University RE via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria in around 42h 10m.

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