Riga to Warsaw by train
Warsaw lies 561 km (349 mi) south of Riga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Latvia and Poland rail, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riga | Warsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Poland |
| Population | 742,572 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station |
Clocks in Warsaw are 1 h behind Riga right now, so a 8 h 4 min journey lands only 7 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Warsaw
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 trains from Riga to Warsaw
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Staying in Warsaw
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Common questions
How far is Warsaw from Riga?
561 km (349 mi) in a straight line, south of Riga; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Warsaw by train?
About 8 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Warsaw?
Warsaw is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Riga).
What currency do I need in Warsaw?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Warsaw?
Our booking partner lists 3,226+ places to stay in Warsaw, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.