Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bensberg Busbahnhof | Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Starptautiskā autoosta | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX) | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX) | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Starptautiskā autoosta | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX) | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Starptautiskā autoosta | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:06 PM CEST.
Get from Cologne to Riga
The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₪386, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Riga
Stops in Cologne
- B
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - C
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Riga
- A
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia - C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia - D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Riga by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Riga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Riga start from ₪386. The average price for this route is around ₪656. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Riga?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Riga is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1293 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Riga route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Riga?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Riga at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Riga?
A bus trip from Cologne to Riga generates an estimated 32.30405 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ecolines, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Riga?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ecolines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ecolines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Riga was searched and found on Aug 10, 2026 with a price of ₪471To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Riga, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ₪471 to ₪904 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₪471 which is on 2026-08-10.
