How far is it from Copenhagen to Riga?

The distance between Copenhagen and Riga is 908 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Riga?

The drive from Copenhagen to Riga takes approximately 19 h by car.

What is the best route from Copenhagen to Riga?

The fastest route from Copenhagen to Riga covers 908 km with a driving time of approximately 19 h.

Which direction is Riga from Copenhagen?

Riga lies roughly to the east of Copenhagen.

Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Riga follow?

The drive from Copenhagen to Riga mainly follows E 22, A1, A12. The longest single stretch is 134 km on E 22.

Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Riga?

Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Riga include Malmö, Kristianstad, Klaipėda, Kryžkalnis, Jelgava.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Copenhagen and Riga?

Along the route from Copenhagen to Riga you can fill up at OK (24/7), OKQ8 (24/7), Viada (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 343 km, between Sturkö Cykelverkstad AB and Circle K „Pilies g.“.

Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Riga?

Along the route from Copenhagen to Riga you can stop for the night or service your van at Citycamp cph, Strandängens Camping & Vandrarhem, Pageluvio stovyklavietė. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 353 km, between Sandhamn Ställplatser och Stugor and Kempingas.

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Distance: 908 kmDrive time: 19 h

Driving from Copenhagen to Riga takes about 19 h via Karlshamn (S) - Klaipėda (LT). The distance is 908 km. The straight-line distance is 725 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malmö, Vä, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Medemciems. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip, starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, and heading all the way to Riga, Latvia. The drive is a good 907 km, and you'll be on the road for roughly 18.9 hours. As you travel through the beautiful scenery of Northern Europe, remember you'll be driving on the right. Keep in mind there are tolls for crossing some of the bigger bridges in Denmark, like the Great Belt Bridge, but the roads in Latvia are completely free. This long drive is a brilliant chance to see how the architecture and culture change as you go from the Danish coast to the heart of Latvia.

1 Depart left 70 m
2 Turn right onto Øster Farimagsgade 81 m
3 Continue straight onto Nørre Farimagsgade 753 m
4 Turn left onto H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 km
5 Continue straight onto Langebro 255 m
6 Continue straight onto Amager Boulevard 621 m
7 Keep slightly right onto Amager Boulevard 186 m
8 Turn slightly right 208 m
9 Turn straight onto Amagerfælledvej 2 km
10 Continue straight onto Røde Mellemvej 2 km
11 Turn left onto Vejlands Allé 460 m
12 Turn right onto Englandsvej 2 km
13 Take ramp straight 663 m

14 Merge slightly left onto Øresundsmotorvejen 21 km
15 Take exit slightly right 65 m
16 Turn straight 22 km
17 Take exit slightly right 82 km
18 Take exit slightly right 463 m
19 Merge slightly left onto Hässleholmsvägen 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Sölvesborgsvägen 50 km
21 Take exit slightly right 189 m
22 Turn right onto Byggesvägen 419 m
23 Turn left onto Vekerumsvägen 4 km
24 Turn right onto Södra Stillerydsvägen 935 m
25 Turn slightly left 730 m
26 Continue straight onto Karlshamn (S) - Klaipėda (LT) 410 km
27 Continue straight 2 km
28 Continue straight onto Baltijos pr. 899 m
29 Enter rotary straight onto Baltijos pr. 105 m
30 Exit rotary straight onto Baltijos pr. 104 km
31 Take exit slightly right 374 m
32 Merge slightly left 119 m
33 Enter roundabout slightly right 40 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly right 59 km
35 Take exit slightly right 183 m
36 Continue straight 17 km
37 At end of road, turn left 30 km
38 Enter roundabout right onto Joniškio aplinkelis 55 m
39 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Joniškio aplinkelis 5 km
40 Enter roundabout straight onto Joniškio aplinkelis 37 m
41 Exit roundabout straight onto Joniškio aplinkelis 4 km
42 At end of road, turn left onto Sidabros g. 13 km
43 Continue straight onto Rīga — Jelgava — Lietuvas robeža (Meitene) 4 km
44 Continue straight onto Lietuvas iela 4 km
45 Continue straight onto Rīga — Jelgava — Lietuvas robeža (Meitene) 22 km
46 Continue straight onto Lietuvas šoseja 2 km
47 Turn right onto Miera iela 2 km
48 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Aizsargu iela 340 m
49 Exit roundabout straight onto Aizsargu iela 2 km
50 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Aizsargu iela 4 km
51 Merge slightly left onto Rīga — Jelgava — Lietuvas robeža (Meitene) 31 km
52 Continue straight onto Vienības gatve 2 km
53 Turn left onto Tīraines iela 868 m
54 Enter roundabout right onto Ozolciema iela 91 m
55 Exit roundabout right onto Ozolciema iela 143 m
56 Continue straight onto Ozolciema iela 99 m
57 Merge slightly left onto Vienības gatve 3 km
58 Turn right onto Jelgavas iela 3 km
59 Continue right onto Akmeņu iela 319 m
60 Keep slightly right onto Kuģu iela 181 m
61 Turn slightly right onto Akmens tilts 526 m
62 Continue straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 140 m
63 Continue U-turn onto 11. novembra krastmala 166 m
64 Keep straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 314 m
65 Turn right onto Bīskapa gāte 179 m
66 Turn slightly right onto Doma laukums 47 m
67 Arrive right onto Doma laukums

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The return trip from Riga to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 908 km.

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How far is it from Copenhagen to Riga?: The distance between Copenhagen and Riga is 908 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Riga?: The drive from Copenhagen to Riga takes approximately 19 h by car.
What is the best route from Copenhagen to Riga?: The fastest route from Copenhagen to Riga covers 908 km with a driving time of approximately 19 h.
Which direction is Riga from Copenhagen?: Riga lies roughly to the east of Copenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Riga follow?: The drive from Copenhagen to Riga mainly follows E 22, A1, A12. The longest single stretch is 134 km on E 22.
Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Riga?: Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Riga include Malmö, Kristianstad, Klaipėda, Kryžkalnis, Jelgava.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Copenhagen and Riga?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Riga you can fill up at OK (24/7), OKQ8 (24/7), Viada (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 343 km, between Sturkö Cykelverkstad AB and Circle K „Pilies g.“.
Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Riga?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Riga you can stop for the night or service your van at Citycamp cph, Strandängens Camping & Vandrarhem, Pageluvio stovyklavietė. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 353 km, between Sandhamn Ställplatser och Stugor and Kempingas.

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