How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Riga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Riga start from $127. The average price for this route is around $158. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Riga?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Riga is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1297 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Riga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Ecolines .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Riga?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Riga at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Riga?

A bus trip from Cologne to Riga generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Riga?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ecolines , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 153 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Riga?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ecolines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ecolines , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Riga from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Riga on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 7h	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 7h	6:30am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 7h	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 9h	9:50am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 17h	5:40pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Riga

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1297 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $208	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$237 - $237	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Riga?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Riga

A
Riga Airport
Visit page
B
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Visit page
C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Ecolines

4/5153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.4

LV bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Riga by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Riga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Riga start from $127. The average price for this route is around $158. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Riga?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Riga is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1297 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Riga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ecolines.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Riga?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Riga at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Riga?
A bus trip from Cologne to Riga generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ecolines, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 153 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Riga?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ecolines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ecolines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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01-27

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01-28

$150

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01-31

$121

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Riga was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $121

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Riga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $121 to $158 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2026-01-31.