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2 buses from Riga Airport

Not everything runs all night.Not all night: the Bus 22 to the Old Town runs 05:25–00:10, the Night bus N22 to Station Square runs 00:30–04:30.

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Bus 22 to the Old Town and the central station

22 · Rīgas satiksme
27–33 min rideEvery 10 min05:25–00:10
The bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminalAbrenes iela
€1.50total for 1 adult€1.50 eachBuy ticketOn Rīgas satiksme
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Boards at. The bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminal, midway between arrival exits E and C

EUR 1.50 for a 90-minute ticket bought before boarding, in the Rīgas satiksme, Mobilly or Timey app, at the machine by the stop or at the Narvesen shops in the terminal; EUR 1.81 from the driver, by bank card only. Two tickets are EUR 3, ten EUR 15; a 24-hour ticket is EUR 5, three days EUR 8, five days EUR 10. Children of pre-school age ride free; older children pay the adult fare.

Hours. About every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 at weekends, the same hours every day. Grēcinieku iela for the Old Town in 23 to 27 minutes, Abrenes iela behind the central station in 27 to 33. After 00:10 the N22 takes over.

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Night bus N22 to Station Square

N22 · Rīgas satiksme
22 min rideEvery 60 min00:30–04:30
The bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminalStacijas laukums
Non-stop
€1.50total for 1 adult€1.50 eachBuy ticketOn Rīgas satiksme
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminal, midway between arrival exits E and C

The same tickets as by day: EUR 1.50 for 90 minutes in the app or from the machine at the stop, or a day ticket. The driver's card-only ticket is sold on bus 22, so have a ticket before you board the night bus. Children of pre-school age ride free.

Hours. Five buses a night, every night: 00:30, 01:30, 02:30, 03:30 and 04:30 from the airport, 22 minutes to Stacijas laukums in front of the central station, 18 to Grēcinieku iela for the Old Town. Night buses stop on request, so ask the driver for your stop.

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How do I get from Riga airport to Riga city center by bus?

For one traveler the cheapest bus is the Bus 22 to the Old Town at €1.50, 27–33 min, and it is also the fastest. For one traveler that is the cheapest way into Riga by any means. The fastest way overall is the Pre-booked private transfer, 20 min.

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Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Bus 22 to the Old Town and the central station runs 05:25–00:10, and the Night bus N22 to Station Square runs 00:30–04:30. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

Where each bus leaves you

Bus 22 to the Old Town and the central station 22

From the bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminal to Abrenes iela, the terminus behind the central station — after Grēcinieku iela for the Old Town, Autoosta for the bus station and Centrāltirgus for the Central Market and the station. 27–33 min

Night bus N22 to Station Square N22

From the bus 22 stop in the P1 car park in front of the terminal to Stacijas laukums, the square in front of the central station, via Grēcinieku iela for the Old Town and Autoosta for the bus station. 22 min

Before you travel

How much is the bus from Riga airport to Riga city center?

Bus 22 to the Old Town: €1.50 for one traveler, €3 for two. Night bus N22 to Station Square: €1.50 for one traveler, €3 for two.

How long does the bus take from Riga airport to Riga?

Bus 22 to the Old Town: 27–33 min, to Abrenes iela. Night bus N22 to Station Square: 22 min, to Stacijas laukums.

What time does the bus run from Riga airport?

Bus 22 to the Old Town: 05:25–00:10. Night bus N22 to Station Square: 00:30–04:30.

Is the bus cheaper than a taxi from Riga airport?

For one traveler, yes: €1.50 against €33.50 for the Airport taxi voucher. The taxi fare is per vehicle, so it gains on the bus with every extra traveler.