Berlin to Riga by train
Riga lies 843 km (524 mi) north-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Latvia rail, over roughly 1,028 km (639 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Latvia |
| Population | 3.4 million | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
Clocks in Riga are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 8 h 26 min journey lands 9 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Germany 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 trains from Berlin to Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Berlin?
843 km (524 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,028 km (639 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Riga by train?
About 8 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Riga?
Riga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Riga against Europe/Berlin).
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.