Riga to Elbląg by ferry
Elbląg lies 429 km (266 mi) south-west of Riga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 429 km (266 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 59 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Riga | Elbląg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Poland |
| Population | 742,572 | 127,558 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Port | Freeport of Riga | Port of Elbląg |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 82-300–82-315 |
Clocks in Elbląg are 1 h behind Riga right now, so a 12 h 59 min journey lands only 11 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Elbląg
Crossing from Latvia into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book ferries from Riga to Elbląg
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Staying in Elbląg
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Common questions
How far is Elbląg from Riga?
429 km (266 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riga; by road roughly 523 km (325 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Elbląg by ferry?
About 12 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Elbląg?
Elbląg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Riga).
What currency do I need in Elbląg?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.