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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Arrival time: August 10 atDestination city: RigaDestination location: Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
- Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Arrival time: August 9 atDestination city: RigaDestination location: Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)Operated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Riga.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Cologne to RigaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cologne to Riga: Trip Overview
Cologne to Riga Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Riga was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $119To 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 $119 to $308 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 $119 which is on 2025-08-07.
Usually Flixbus (DE) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cologne to Riga.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Riga, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Riga.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Riga while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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