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Riga Airport to City Center: The Simple Options

Bus vs taxi, what’s actually easiest, and how to avoid over-planning your arrival — a practical Riga airport transfer guide.

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Quick take

  • Best default: take the bus if you want cheap + straightforward.
  • Best comfort: take a taxi if you’re arriving late or with luggage.
  • Don’t overthink it — the goal is to arrive calm, not optimized.

Bus vs taxi (quick decision)

If you’re arriving in normal hours and staying central, the bus is a great default. If you’re arriving late, traveling with heavy luggage, or staying outside the core, a taxi keeps the first hour simple.

  • Bus: cheap, straightforward.
  • Taxi: fastest ‘no-thought’ option.

Public transport tickets

If you take the bus, keep ticketing simple.

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