Vienna to Riga by bus
Riga lies 1,102 km (685 mi) north-east of Vienna, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,344 km (835 mi) of road.
| Vienna | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Latvia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
Clocks in Riga are 1 h ahead of Vienna right now, so a 20 h 1 min journey lands 21 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Austria into Latvia: the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from Vienna to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Vienna?
1,102 km (685 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vienna; by road roughly 1,344 km (835 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Riga by bus?
About 20 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Riga?
Riga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Riga against Europe/Vienna).
What currency do I need in Riga?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.