Cheap coach tickets from Frankfurt to Riga

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Coach from Frankfurt to Riga: Journey Information

There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Frankfurt to Riga. Travelling by coach from Frankfurt to Riga usually takes around 1 day, 6 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 1 day, 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance
787 mi (1267 km)
Shortest duration
27h 5m
Cheapest price
£79.93
Trips per day
11
Most frequent service
FlixBus
Coach lines
1

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Frankfurt to Riga Coach Timetable

Is it better to travel by coach or train from Frankfurt to Riga?

There are usually 2 daily train trips from Frankfurt to Riga.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price£120.76CheaperAvg. Price£124.83
Daily Trips11Daily Trips2
Duration30h 5mDuration28h 21mFaster
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How much is a coach ticket from Frankfurt to Riga?

Coach tickets for a trip from Frankfurt to Riga cost about £108 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. Coach tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the coach is often more affordable than flying to Riga. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Frankfurt to Riga by travel date

£120£80£40NovNov

If you're planning to travel by coach from Frankfurt to Riga in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £100 to £116. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 11 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Riga this week, coach tickets are available starting at £100.

Prices as travel date approaches

£150£120£90£60£300

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What coach companies travel from Frankfurt to Riga?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Frankfurt to Riga. FlixBus connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus1130h 5m£120.76
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 11 trips from Frankfurt to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 1 day, 6 hours and 5 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Frankfurt to Riga

There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Frankfurt to Riga every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Frankfurt to Riga; ticket prices start at £79.

Trips per day

11

Direct trips

0

The coach takes an average of 1 day, 6 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 787 miles from Frankfurt to Riga. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 day, 3 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

787

Distance (km)

1267

The first coach leaves at 0:20 and the last coach leaves at 23:59. To see the times for all coaches from Frankfurt to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:20am

Latest coach

11:59pm

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Riga. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Frankfurt

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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.

Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the centre of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.

Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood near the city's train station.

The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on coach carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Frankfurt?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

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Frankfurt Central Bus Station, locally known as Busterminal Frankfurt, is the city's main coach terminal and is located directly next to Frankfurt HBF (the central train station). The terminal is a hub for coach services throughout Europe, like Flixbus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Arda Tur. Nearby you will find a coffee shop, ATMs, toilets, and luggage storage. In the immediate vicinity, there is a Toyoko Inn and Ibis hotel, numerous restaurants, and a five-minute walk from the city centre.

All coach stations in Frankfurt:

  • Central Bus Station
  • Frankfurt Main Airport P36

Where does the coach arrive in Riga?

Main arrival station: Pragas Str. 1

All coaches from Frankfurt arrive at one main station in Riga.

Coach stations in Riga:

  • Pragas Str. 1

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