How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Riga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Riga start from $248. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Essen to Riga?

The average bus travel time from Essen to Riga is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1256 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Riga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Ecolines , KLR Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Riga?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Riga at 12:55pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Riga?

A bus trip from Essen to Riga generates an estimated 31 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 Essen to Riga?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Riga?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is KLR Bus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Essen to Riga from $248 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Essen to Riga on December 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 6h	4:00am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 6h	6:30am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 4h	3:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 7h	6:50pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	10:25pm	Essen Freiheit Street	1d 4h	3:55am	Bus station, vul. Prahas, 1, Riga	No tags

Get from Essen to Riga

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $248, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1256 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Riga?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Riga

A
Riga Airport
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B
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Ecolines

4/5151 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.4

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

LV Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen 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 Essen to Riga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Riga start from $248. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Essen to Riga?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Riga is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1256 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Riga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ecolines, KLR Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Riga?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Riga at 12:55pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Riga?
A bus trip from Essen to Riga generates an estimated 31 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 Essen to Riga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Riga?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is KLR Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.