How to get from Riga Airport (RIX) ✈️ to the City Center
Riga Airport (RIX), also known as Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga, is the largest airport in the Baltic region and is located about 13 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Riga by Public bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Airport Transfer).
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Riga Airport (RIX) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Riga Airport to the City Center (Central Station & Old Town)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Public bus | 30 Min. | 1,50 € | Details | |
Taxi | 20 Min. | 20‑25 € | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 27 € | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked private transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
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