Murmansk to Riga by train
Riga lies 1,408 km (875 mi) south-west of Murmansk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Latvia rail, over roughly 1,718 km (1,068 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Murmansk | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Latvia |
| Population | 295,374 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Stations on record | Murmansk railway station, Mokhnatkina Pakhta | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava |
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Russia into Latvia: money changes from the Ruble 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 trains from Murmansk to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Murmansk?
1,408 km (875 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Murmansk; by road roughly 1,718 km (1,068 mi).
How long does it take to get from Murmansk to Riga by train?
About 20 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Murmansk and Riga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.