Warsaw to Riga by train
Riga lies 561 km (349 mi) north of Warsaw, +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 Poland and Latvia rail, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Warsaw | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Latvia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Stations on record | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava |
Clocks in Riga are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 8 h 4 min journey lands 9 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Poland into Latvia: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Warsaw to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Warsaw?
561 km (349 mi) in a straight line, north of Warsaw; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Riga 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 Warsaw and Riga?
Riga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Riga against Europe/Warsaw).
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.