Driving from Budapest to Riga
Riga lies 1,105 km (687 mi) north of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,348 km (838 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Budapest | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Latvia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
Clocks in Riga are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 16 h 51 min journey lands 17 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Hungary into Latvia: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book car hire from Budapest to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Budapest?
1,105 km (687 mi) in a straight line, north of Budapest; by road roughly 1,348 km (838 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Riga by car?
About 16 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Riga?
Riga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Riga against Europe/Budapest).
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.