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Bus Riga to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Riga to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:30 AM
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Riga to Essen Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:30AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$116
Average Ticket Price$119
Minimum Trip Duration1d5h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d7h
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Riga - Essen

The bus is the best choice to get to Essen without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Riga to Essen is about 1d 7h, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 785 miles (1266 km) that separate the two cities.

About 785 miles (1266 km) separate Riga and Essen.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Riga to Essen may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Riga to Essen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 11:59 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Riga to Essen start their journey at Starptautiskā autoosta and wind up at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $116.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Riga to Essen is $119. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $116 and $152, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Riga to Essen. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Riga and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riga to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riga to Essen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riga to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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