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Beautiful Riga is rich in historical sights; the formation of its appearance was influenced by a mixture of cultures from neighboring countries - Sweden, Germany, Poland and Russia. Thanks to the unique combination of medieval and modern buildings, Riga is a popular excursion city. At the same time, Riga successfully competes with many European capitals, because it is a city of theaters, gourmet restaurants and expensive boutiques.

Start your walk around the city from Old Riga - the historical center, which has preserved its original medieval architecture with stone streets and red tiled roofs. The main attractions of the city are concentrated here. The atmosphere of romance is complemented by cozy cafes and street musicians. The Dome Cathedral in the center of Old Riga is the largest cathedral in the Baltic states. The beginning of its construction dates back to the 13th century, and over the centuries it has complemented its appearance with new buildings. The cathedral has an organ - one of the largest in the world. Here in the center you will see the entire ensemble of strategic structures of the city of the 13th-17th centuries. Riga Castle was founded in the 14th century and now houses the Museum of the History of Latvia, the Museum of Literature and the Museum of Foreign Art. The Swedish Gate in the fortress wall is the only one of the eight gates that has survived to this day and has not changed its original appearance. The Powder Tower houses a military museum. Town Hall Square was the administrative center of the city in the Middle Ages, where holidays, tournaments and executions were held. The main church of the city is the Lutheran Church of St. Peter. On the bell tower of the tower there is an observation deck from which the entire city can be seen. After gaining some impressions in the center, take a walk through the parks and boulevards surrounding the Old Town. The Boulevard Ring is the center of the city's cultural life; the National Opera and Ballet Theater, the Latvian National Theater, the Art Museum, and the University of Latvia are located here. Most of the buildings were erected in the eclectic style. On Brivibas Boulevard there is a symbol of the Latvian people and the independence of Latvia - the Statue of Liberty. Take a ride on a tourist boat along the Daugava and the city's canals. Visit the island of Kipsala on the left bank of the Daugava. The panoramic platform offers a wonderful view of the Old Town. For museum lovers, Riga is a real haven. The city has almost two dozen museums: national art, military, maritime, occupation, art and design, history of medicine, anatomy, porcelain and others.

On the first day of our acquaintance with the capital of Latvia, “Riga in three days,” we walked through the sights of Art Nouveau, had lunch at the Lido entertainment center and had a good time (at least we hope for you) in evening Riga.

Walking tour of the sights of Riga with a map and explanations

The second day we will devote to exploring unusual interesting places in Riga - we will take a walk through the creative quarter of Spikieri, buy food at the Central Riga Market, have a picnic on the beach, and after the Jurmala promenade we will plunge into provincial Riga - we will have a walk through the Tornakalns district, feeding ducks in the park Arcadia. And we will end today near the Monument to the Liberators of Riga.

Well, let's go!

Riga walk map for three days - day two

Sights of Riga in three days. Second day

We continue our acquaintance with the sights of Riga. Yesterday we devoted ourselves to getting to know Riga in the Art Nouveau style, but today we will spend it in an unusual way. But first things first.

So, the traditional time to wake up is at 9 am. Long walks await us again. And who said that rest is easy?

We had a hearty breakfast and set off, our destination is the recently restored Daugava promenade (3) behind the Central Bazaar.

You can get here by tram number 7 or 9, stop Central Market. We get off at the bus stop and allow ourselves to walk for half an hour in the Spikieri quarter (2).

There is a concert hall, several interesting restaurants, a children's playground, and in winter - a free skating rink.

Views of the Spikieri quarter in Riga

A leisurely walk with access to the promenade along the river.

We return to the railway bridge, and then cross the road and head to the central market (4).

We talked about the interesting history of the market in the essay - “” - legend or truth. Our goal is to pack a picnic basket, because we have a walk ahead and lunch on the beach in Jurmala.

Seafood in the fish pavilion, hot Uzbek lavash, homemade cheese, fruit, draft beer, and, finally, Latvian bacon - the choice of products is very wide and can satisfy the most demanding taste. We shop and, quite hungry, head to the central railway station (5) - our route by train to.

Buy a ticket to Majori station - after relaxing on the beach, we will walk along the promenade of the resort town towards Dzintari station.

The train to Jurmala takes about twenty minutes, the walk to the beach (we focus on the bulk of visitors) takes about ten minutes. It's lunch time and here we are on the beach - it's time to have lunch. At the same time, lie on the sand, and if the water allows, take a swim.

Time flies quickly on the beach. We have a leisurely half-hour walk along the beach.

Noticing the concrete exit to the beach, we turn off, and on the left remains the site of the annual New Wave, the KVN festival, the Comedy Club and dozens of touring performances of pop stars.

A couple of hundred meters ahead and we come out onto the main promenade of Jurmala - Jomas Street.

If it happens in the summer months, look around - you will probably recognize one of the famous compatriots.

You can have dinner at a restaurant you like - the prices here are higher than in Riga, but still do not reach Moscow prices. The service is generally good, but we wouldn’t dare call it flawless.

Map of the walk “Riga in three days - day two”

A walk along Jomas will take about an hour, we return to Majori station and back to the city by train. We get off one stop before the final one - at Tornakalns station (6).

The station makes an amazing impression, as if we were transported to the middle of the last century, and there are still no mobile phones or the Internet.

In the tragic 40s, trains with repressed residents of Latvia left for Siberia from here, as is recalled by the heated vehicle standing here in memory of the tragic days. There is also a memorial nearby.

We go up the street and turn left, before us appears the intimate and cozy Arcadia Park (7) - one of the favorite walking places for residents of the capital of Latvia.

Views of Arcadia Park in Riga

A leisurely walk along the canal, ducks scurrying back and forth (you can feed them if you have bread), young married couples... Idyll, in a word.

Five hundred meters from the park there is a large ensemble (8).

The tall stele and the figures of warriors remind us of the bloody battles of the Second World War. Despite calls from radicals to demolish the entire complex, every year on May 9, tens of thousands of city residents gather near the monument, and the foot of the monument turns into a flower carpet.

Construction, which lasted almost ten years, cost the state budget more than 300 million euros (and with equipment and maintenance they reach half a billion!). Free admission.

Our program today is coming to an end; ahead is a stone bridge - the oldest existing bridge in the city. (10) are already visible ahead. We are planning to meet him tomorrow, our last day in Riga.

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Riga is a very beautiful city. Its Central district has preserved a whole complex of old, very old and very ancient buildings that do not leave anyone indifferent. At the same time, Riga has always been the “big brother” in its small Baltic family. Compared to Tallinn or Vilnius, this city really gives the impression of a metropolis. It is seething, having fun, attracting thousands of tourists, imperceptibly making them fall in love with it, forcing them, if not to stay for a day or two, then at least to come here again.

Divided by the wide 500-meter Daugava River, Riga will forever remain in the heart with its Art Nouveau facades, large green parks and cozy small bars, where minutes pass unnoticed under the crackling and flickering of candles.

In an amazing way, this city combines its toy-like historical center, which looks like it came out of medieval engravings, with a vibrant nightlife and a thriving restaurant business. Lavish beauty, endless elegance and restless fusion of old and new in Riga have such a powerful charm that it can only be perceived with the accompaniment of the famous black Riga balsam.

How to get to Riga

When planning a vacation in Riga, the first thing you need to do is decide on transport. There are several options, and the choice depends on the total duration of the trip. If this is a weekend tour, it is better to go by plane. Direct flights connect Riga with Moscow and St. Petersburg. Residents of other regions will have to plan their route with a transfer.

In addition, there are bus and train connections. Trains from Moscow and St. Petersburg run once a day, there are slightly more bus routes. The latter are preferable in all respects - tickets are almost half the price, and time costs are reduced by 3-6 hours.

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Districts of Riga

As you might guess, the most popular among tourists is the Central district of Riga. Here, on a tiny square, most of the attractions of this Baltic city are concentrated, the main of which is rightfully considered. Since the area itself occupies only 3 square meters. km, we can say with confidence - per 1 sq. There are 3-4 museums here. In addition to the cobbled streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral and the museum dedicated to the history of the Latvian capital are also of interest.

You should not ignore one of the most significant buildings historically and culturally - Riga Castle, as well as the museums of the History of Latvia and Foreign Art. As for accommodation, rooms in most hotels in the city center are not cheap, but if you are only visiting for a couple of days, it is still worth staying here.

Budget accommodation options can be found near Central Station.

Of the remaining 5 administrative districts of Riga, Vidzeme Suburb and Ziemel District deserve special attention. The first of them houses the Latvian Ethnographic Museum. In addition to the extensive exhibition, it is also interesting for its unusual excursions conducted by guides in national costumes. It’s also worth a look at the Riga Motor Museum, where you can admire vintage cars and motorcycles. The Ziemelsky district is great for outdoor recreation. It contains Lake Kišezers, Mežaparks with numerous recreation areas and the Riga Zoo.

Transport

Public transport in Riga is well developed: there are many bus, trolleybus and tram routes. The former cover all districts and suburbs of the city, and the latter converge in its center. Tickets can be purchased from drivers, the fare is 1.15 EUR. In addition, there are uniform travel tickets in Riga - e-tickets. An hour of transport travel will cost 2.30 EUR. If you plan to move around the city a lot, you can load the required number of trips onto the card (up to 50). Travel passes are sold at customer service centers, ticket machines and online. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

There are temporary tickets in the city that allow you to make an unlimited number of trips on all city routes for 24 hours (5 EUR), 3 (10 EUR) or 5 (15 EUR) days. This option of paying for travel will allow you to save money if your plans include visiting all the sights of the Latvian capital.

In addition to the main city transport, minibuses also operate in Riga, and on weekends there are also night buses. Since transportation is carried out by another company, general passes do not work there; tickets must be purchased separately. However, the fares are the same, and you can pay for the fare from the driver.

There are many taxis in the city, all of them official and equipped with meters. They are distinguished from ordinary cars by yellow license plates and roof lights. Despite the fact that there are no private taxi drivers in Riga, finding a taxi at special parking lots is not difficult. In addition, you can order a car by phone, the call is free.

In most cases, credit cards are accepted for payment. However, it is better to check with the driver about the availability of a terminal before boarding.

Depending on the time of day, different rates apply. An overnight trip will cost 20% more. Transportation prices for different companies are approximately the same. You will have to pay about 1 EUR for landing, the cost of 1 km is from 0.35-0.80 EUR.

When traveling around Latvia in your own car, you must have driver liability insurance. “Radar detector” is prohibited in the country: you will have to remove it before entering. A pedestrian in Latvia is always right - he must certainly give way.

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Cafes and restaurants in Riga

The Latvian capital has many cafes, restaurants and bars; the general price level is quite high, especially in the central part, but you can also find inexpensive establishments.

Many of them have promotions - business lunches, daily specials, etc. It's worth taking a closer look at them - the savings can be quite significant.

For those who want to try Latvian cuisine, there are authentic restaurants in the Old Town. The cost of lunch or dinner varies from 20 to 40 EUR. The menu includes milk and bread soups, a wide variety of herring dishes, boiled potatoes, gray peas, blood sausage and much more. As for drinks, you should pay attention to local beer. However, it is better for beer lovers to go to a beer garden; there are also a lot of them in the city - English, Irish pubs and German bars, where you can try famous foreign and local varieties.

The Lido entertainment complex located in the city center is especially popular among tourists. Decorated in ethnic style, it attracts attention with its own mill and brewery, as well as entertainment for children and adults. There is a bistro, cafe and restaurant, which have a varied menu and quite affordable prices (average bill from 5 EUR).

For a delicious breakfast and excellent coffee, head to one of the many coffee shops. A light snack will cost 4-5 EUR, a fairly hearty lunch - 10 EUR. In addition, in Riga there are restaurants offering guests dishes of Italian, Caucasian, Chinese and other cuisines of the world, as well as inexpensive pizzerias and kebab shops (lunch from 5-6 EUR).

Entertainment and attractions of Riga

Riga is a relatively small, cozy European city. Despite this, visiting all the sights and museum exhibitions may take several days, or even a week. Of course, most of them are located in the historical center of the city, but there is also something to see on the opposite bank of the Daugava and the outskirts of the city.

Old Riga has a unique medieval atmosphere with its cobbled streets and squares, ancient churches and architectural diversity.

Once in the Old Town, first of all go to Town Hall Square. In addition to the Town Hall building itself, it is worth paying attention to the famous House of the Blackheads - one of the most interesting buildings in Riga from an architectural point of view. In the center of the square, the statue of Rolond stands proudly - a symbol of economic and political independence. A little further away stands one of the oldest buildings in the city - St. Peter's Church with a high spire, visible from almost anywhere in Old Riga.

If time permits, be sure to go up to the observation deck of the church. From a height of 72 m there is a beautiful view of the historical center of the Latvian capital.

Nearby is Dome Square, which is considered to be the heart of Old Riga. Its main attraction is the famous Dome Cathedral - a real symbol of the city, incorporating features of a variety of architectural styles. Inside there is a huge 25-meter organ, its sound is considered one of the best in the world.

If you're lucky, you can get to an organ music concert, which is often held in the temple.

Museums

Although most of Riga's museums are located in the central part of the city, even the longest vacation is not enough to see them all. Therefore, we advise you to carefully study and choose the most interesting exhibitions for yourself.

The famous Riga Castle houses two museums at once - the National Museum of the History of Latvia and the Museum of Foreign Art. The latter is one of the largest art collections in the country, containing examples of ancient painting and sculpture. The Historical Museum displays exhibits dedicated to the life of Latvians from ancient times to the present day.

Due to the large-scale reconstruction of the ancient building, the Museum of Foreign Art has already moved to the premises of the Riga Stock Exchange, and the historical exhibition will soon be moved.

Within the walls of the ensemble of famous ancient buildings “Three Brothers” is the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Although its collection contains more than a thousand items, there is no permanent exhibition; the halls host exhibitions that regularly replace each other. Also of interest is the Latvian National Museum of Art, which presents paintings, graphics and sculpture from Latvia, Russia and the Baltic peoples.

5 things to do in Riga

1. Explore real antiques at the Latgalite Flea Market.
2. Find all the styles present in the architecture of the Old Town.
3. See stills from your favorite films on the most cinematic street of the USSR - Jauniela.
4. Admire evening Riga from the observation deck in St. Peter's Church.
5. Go to a concert in the Dome Cathedral and hear the magical sounds of one of the most majestic organs in the world.

Riga for children

For most tourists, Riga is the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, ancient architecture and other medieval surroundings. However, a completely different picture opens up before the city’s young guests. The Latvian capital has everything for children to leave with a whole bunch of bright emotions and new impressions.

The city has many entertainment centers and amusement parks, the most popular of which is rightfully considered Lido. It gained the love of Riga residents and city guests thanks to the variety of entertainment for children and adults, as well as quite affordable prices. Another interesting place is Peak Nick Park, which has many attractions for guests of all ages.

Riga has everything necessary for children to leave here with a whole bunch of new impressions.

The Riga Zoo is especially popular. The well-groomed green area contains more than 3 thousand animals, including exotic ones - lions, giraffes, pandas and many others.

Be sure to check out the Riga Circus, located near the Central Station in one of the oldest circus buildings in Europe. You can attend both performances by local artists and touring performances of famous bands. An equally interesting program is offered by the Latvian Puppet Theater. The repertoire is dominated by productions of favorite children's fairy tales - “The Three Little Pigs”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Doctor Aibolit” and many others. Performances are performed in Latvian and Russian.

Another place that will definitely not leave any child indifferent is the Laima Chocolate Museum, opened by the famous confectionery factory. The exhibition will introduce children to the history of the cocoa bean and the technology for making their favorite delicacy.

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The climate of Riga is moderate continental, and due to its location on the Baltic Sea, it is quite warm and humid. When choosing a time to visit the Latvian capital, you need to be guided by the purpose of the trip. If clean Riga beaches are your priority, it is better to go from mid-July to mid-August, at the height of the beach season; towards the end of summer, the cool breath of autumn can already be clearly felt in the city.

The end of spring or the beginning of autumn is more suitable for excursion holidays. At this time, the weather in Riga is warm, there is little precipitation, however, at the end of May the city is especially charming, and there are not many tourists yet. At the same time, winter Riga is also popular among vacationers. It’s not particularly cold here, and the bright lights and Christmas markets charge you with positivity and create a New Year’s mood.

Old Riga is baroque, eclecticism, classicism, functionalism. In short, a real riot of historical ensembles. Here, the asceticism of the Middle Ages is intertwined with Art Nouveau architecture, and the famous Riga seaside with its pristine beaches complements the ideal picture of the city.

Riga is the largest city in the Baltic countries. It is located on two banks of the river Daugava. Everyone will enjoy a trip here. This city is full of mysterious legends, beautiful places and various monuments.

Region	Riga region
Population	700 107 people
Population density	2314 people/km²
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Climate and weather

Riga's weather is determined by the proximity of the sea. The climate is moderately warm and humid. In summer it is cool and cloudy, the average temperature in July is about 18 °C. Winters in the city are warm, with frequent thaws; the average temperature in February is approximately -3 °C. About 40% of the days a year in Riga are cloudy. The best periods to visit the city are spring and summer.

Nature

Riga is the cultural and administrative capital of Latvia. It is located along the Riga Plain of the Primorsky Lowland. The natural terrain is a sandy plain that rises 1-10 meters above sea level. There are several lakes in the city. The biggest of them are Kishezers, located in Mezaparks, and the lake Yugla in the northeast of the city.

Attractions

The city of Riga itself is a landmark of the country. It has retained its historical appearance. You will see here ancient churches and monasteries, medieval houses and narrow streets, and not far from the city center there is sand beach. Old Riga is the center of tourism. During a tour of the Old Riga area you can see the cathedral St. Peter, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, various museums.

The city's must-see attractions are:

• The Dome Cathedral;
• Freedom Monument;
• Swedish Gate;
• 137-meter tower of St. Peter's Church;
• Residence of Peter I.

All of the above attractions and many other interesting places await you in the city of Riga.

Nutrition

In the city's restaurants you will find an abundance of delicious dishes and various delicacies. However, the kitchen in general is quite simple. The menu includes many soups, both vegetable and sweet. Potatoes, cereals, beans and dairy products are actively used.

In Riga, you can try an excellent semolina dessert with vanilla cream, nuts and cranberry sauce. Very popular homemade sausage, which is usually served with potatoes. The most popular among soups is cold beetroot soup “Aukšta Zupa”. Various fish casseroles will delight you with interesting tastes. Popular herring fried on charcoal.

Favorite drink is beer. Famous " Riga balsam"is also always in demand. Those who love stronger drinks will always find a variety of liqueur flavors, and can also order vodka Latvijas Balzams, which is recognized as the best of the presented varieties. One of the most popular gastronomic establishments is the Charleston restaurant. His signature dish is cheese pie.

Accommodation

When staying in Riga, it is quite possible to stay in a two-star hotel. Many of them are close to the city center. There are also hotels of this class in the suburbs. They provide comfortable rooms. In three-star hotels you will find excellent service, delicious food and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Four-star hotels are usually located in the city center. They are distinguished by the highest class service, rooms with everything you need for relaxation. Five-star hotels will provide you with the widest range of services, excellent restaurants and the highest quality of service.

Entertainment and relaxation

There is a lot of entertainment in Riga. You can enjoy excellent cuisine in one of the cozy cafes, take a stroll exploring the beauty of the city, or party all night in one of the 50 nightclubs. The grandiose entertainment complex “Lido” will always be waiting for you, where there is everything for families with children. The game of billiards is becoming more and more popular. In almost any club you will find a pool table. It's a good idea to play bowling, one of the oldest games in the world. Water sports enthusiasts can visit the diving club Jurais vejs, where visitors are taught scuba diving and shown shipwrecks of the Baltic Sea. And those who love to fly will be able to fly in an airplane, paraglider and hot air balloon. There are several yacht clubs in Riga that delight city guests with yacht rides.

Purchases

Shopping in Riga has been popular since the times of the Soviet Union. The shops are located very conveniently; almost every one of them has a cafe. For famous brands you should go to the central Brivibas street. One of the good Euroskor shoe stores is located on Terbatas Street. Excellent shoes at affordable prices can be bought in the store Milano. In small stock stores you will find inexpensive fashionable clothes. In the field of cosmetics and perfumery, Latvia presents its own brand - cosmetics Dzintars. You will find products of this brand in Boheme and Kolonna stores. The sales season in Riga opens from the end of December and ends at the beginning of March.

Of course, shopping is unthinkable without excursions to local markets. There you will enjoy the colorful atmosphere and also be able to buy national food products and authentic souvenirs. The most famous is the Central Market of Riga. Eat flea market Latgalite. In addition, there are many shopping centers in Riga.

Transport

All types of public transport run from 05:30 to 23:00.

After 23.00, “duty transport” travels once an hour. In summer you will see a retro tram in Riga. It is a carriage with seats for 28 people. You can ride it along the route from the street. Radio to the street Auseklja, as well as along the Mezaparks route. You can use a taxi service at any time. At night they will cost more. Carriage of animals and luggage in Riga is paid. The Darling water bus runs along the river. Trams moor at the Daugava embankment. Afterwards they travel in different directions.

Connection

Riga has a city telephone network, payphones, mobile operators and Internet cafes. The best option for mobile communications is to purchase a Latvian SIM card. You can apply for it without a passport. The main mobile operators are TELE2, BITE, LMT. They have proven themselves well and today are excellent sources of mobile communications. Internet access is provided in various parts of the city. Wireless Wi-Fi is available in many public places: cafes, pizzerias, Riga airport and some gas stations. To use paid wireless Internet, you will need a payment card, which you can buy on site. You can send an SMS to number 177 (paid) and get access to Wi-Fi. Free wireless Internet is available in libraries, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

Business climate

Almost all Latvian financial institutions are located in Riga. Accession to the European Union has made it possible to significantly expand trade relations with European countries. The country's financial sector, utilities sector, pharmaceutical and woodworking products, furniture and textile production are concentrated here. An important center for cargo transportation is the port of Riga.

Real estate

Buying a home in Riga not only gives you the opportunity to own a home in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but also gives the owner the right to receive a Schengen visa, which allows you to stay in any country in the Schengen zone for 180 days a year. In addition to beautiful, expensive apartments, the city has economy-class options in standard buildings.

• It’s good to go to the Central Market for shopping, but don’t forget to bargain there.
• The most profitable way to move around the city is public transport.
• Do not carry valuables with you unless necessary, especially in the evenings.
• In restaurants you will be advised to order local liquors. This is quite justified, since Riga's liqueurs and beer are considered the best in the country.
• The city has several tourist centers where you can check the opening hours of cultural institutions and get acquainted with the program of planned events.
• At car rental offices you will need to present an international driver's license.

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Brief phrasebook

In the capital of Latvia - Riga - they speak mainly Latvian, and tourists are served in English, German and Russian. But to feel more comfortable on vacation, you can learn a few words and phrases in Latvian - this will make it easier for you to communicate with people in Riga.

Hello - Sveicināti.

Goodbye - Uz redzēšanos.

What is your name? - Kā tevi sauc?

Please - Lūdzu.

The check, please! - rēķins Rēķinu, lūdzu!

Thank you - Paldies.

How to get there

Airplane

The most common way to get to Riga is by air. Riga Airport of the same name is located near the city center. Once you land at Riga airport, you will need only 20 minutes to reach the central streets of Riga.

The path from Riga Airport to the city can be covered by taxi, public transport, or individual transfer (in this case, you will be met with a name sign at the airport). The fare starts from 70 centimes (1 euro).

The airport has international status and is the largest in all of Latvia. The state airline is Air Baltic, which flies passengers to 31 countries.

Direct flights

Transaero, Aeroflot, UTair, and airBaltic operate daily flights from Moscow to Riga. Regular flights Moscow - Riga operate from Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports.

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Riga by Aeroflot, UTair, and airBaltic. Planes from St. Petersburg to Riga take off from Pulkovo Airport.

Connecting flights

In addition to the obvious option of getting to Riga from various Russian cities with connections in Moscow and St. Petersburg, there are other ways: various European airlines fly from both the Russian capital and from the regions to the Latvian capital with connections at their home airports. Below we list these airlines (connection cities are indicated in brackets).

• Czech Airlines (Prague): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Perm Samara, Ufa.
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt am Main): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara. You can also fly from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a connection in Munich.
• Finnair (Helsinki): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg.
• Aero Sweet (Kyiv): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Norwegian Airlines (Oslo): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Turkish Airlines (Istanbul): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Rostov, Ufa, Sochi, Novosibirsk.

Train

Another way to get to Riga is by train. The calling card of Riga - the central railway station - connects the capital of Latvia with major Russian cities (Moscow and St. Petersburg), being not only a railway junction for passenger transportation, but also a center for cargo transportation.

Trains on the Moscow-Riga route depart, logically, from Rizhsky Station. Several trains run from Moscow to Riga, which have both reserved seat and general carriages, as well as compartment and SV-class carriages.

The fast passenger train “Latvijas Ekspresis” - “Latvia” runs once a day. Train No. 1, whose departure time is 19:10, arrives at Riga Central Station at 10:05 am. Train No. 2 in the direction Riga - Moscow, whose departure time is at 16:20 from the central station of Riga, arrives in Moscow at 9:47 in the morning.

All trains heading to Riga cross the border. Train No. 1 in the direction Moscow - Riga arrives at the Russian border (Sebezh) at approximately 5 o'clock in the morning, trains No. 2 and No. 4 - in the evening at 8 and 10 o'clock, and train No. 3 passes the Russian-Latvian border at 7 am. During your stay at the border, you undergo customs control.

You can get to Riga by train from St. Petersburg from the Vitebsky railway station in St. Petersburg at 20:55 in the evening and arrive in Riga (central station) at 9:00 in the morning. The train from Riga to St. Petersburg departs at 18:50 and arrives at Vitebsky Station at 9:00 in the morning.

Ferry

From St. Petersburg you can get to Riga by ferry along the route St. Petersburg - Stockholm - Riga. This is the best option for those who are planning a sea cruise from Russia to Riga.

Bus

The routes St. Petersburg - Riga via Russian Pskov or Estonian Narva are today the main routes to Riga. The trip lasts approximately 14 hours. All buses arrive at Riga International Bus Station.

A bus from Moscow to Riga takes more than 16 hours. Bus schedules and ticket prices should be checked on the Riga bus station website, which is conveniently located in the central part of the city.

Regular bus services run from Riga to Scandinavian and European countries. You can find out the cost of a ticket and book a seat on the website 1188.lv or by calling 1188.

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Riga		Bus station in Riga	from 1131 p.
Riga		Riga Port	from 1509 p.
Riga		Riga Central Station	from 1584 p.
Riga		Riga Airport	from 1735 p.
Riga		Jurmala	from 2791 p.
Riga		Adazi	from 3319 p.
Riga		Jelgava	from 4148 p.
Riga		Ogre	from 4148 p.
Riga		Ozolnieki	from 4299 p.
Riga		Bauska	from 6185 p.
Riga		Tukums	from 6185 p.
Riga		Zalenieki	from 6638 p.
Riga		Pilsrundale	from 6638 p.
Riga		Sigulda	from 7090 p.
Riga		Cesis	from 7090 p.
Riga		Jaunpils	from 7543 p.
Riga		Talsi	from 8976 p.
Riga		Juodeikiai	from 9805 p.
Riga		Siauliai Bus Station	from 9956 p.
Riga		Siauliai	from 9956 p.
Riga		Siauliai Railway Station	from 10409 p.
Riga		Sabile	from 10409 p.
Riga		Panevezys	from 10409 p.
Riga		Mazeikiai	from 10861 p.
Riga		Madona	from 11314 p.
Riga		Valga	from 11314 p.
Riga		Parnu	from 11842 p.
Riga		Ventspils	from 12295 p.
Riga		Priekule	from 13200 p.
Riga		Liepaja	from 14180 p.
Riga		Vilnius Airport	from 14180 p.
Riga		Vilnius	from 14180 p.
Riga		Daugavpils	from 14180 p.
Riga		Rezekne	from 14180 p.
Riga		Tartu	from 14859 p.
Riga		Kaunas	from 15840 p.
Riga		Kaunas Airport	from 16066 p.
Riga		Palanga Airport	from 16518 p.
Riga		Tallinn port	from 16518 p.
Riga		Tallinn Airport	from 16971 p.
Riga		Tallinn railway station	from 16971 p.
Riga		Tallinn	from 16971 p.
Riga		Tallinn Central Bus Station	from 16971 p.
Riga		Palanga	from 17952 p.
Riga		Klaipeda	from 18404 p.
Riga		Haapsalu	from 18857 p.
Riga		Druskininkai	from 20290 p.