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 from RIX airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Riga Airport to the City Center (Central Station & Old Town)

Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
Public bus	30 Min.	1,80 €	Details
Taxi	20 Min.	20‑25 €	Details
Private Transfer	20 Min.	30 €	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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Bus from Riga Airport to the City Center

Public bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

1,80 € (Card payment possible)

Description:

Public bus line ’22’ from Riga Airport (bus stop “Lidosta Rīga” in front of the terminal building) to the bus stop “Autoosta” in the city center, right next to the main railway station and the Old Town

Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

20-25 €

Description:

Taxi from Riga Airport (Taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to central Riga, Old Town or directly to your accommodation in the city center

Private Transfer

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

30 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Riga Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Riga, Old Town or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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