What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to train which costs $110 - $160 and takes 32h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Riga. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Wschodnia, Trakiszki and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 38m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Riga?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Riga is 1245 km. The road distance is 1526.7 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga without a car is to train which takes 32h 38m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Riga?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Alba Iulia to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Riga bus from?

Alba Iulia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Riga train from?

Alba Iulia to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Riga?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to train which takes 32h 38m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Vienna, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 37h 25m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Riga bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Riga train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Riga is 1527 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Alba Iulia to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alba Iulia to Riga?

Book your Alba Iulia to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

Alba Iulia to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Riga by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CLJ - RIX
8h 40m
$146–339
Bus to Sibiu, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SBZ - RIX
10h 8m
$101–401
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Szolnoktrain Ir
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Trakiszkitrain Ic
5. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
6. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
32h 38m
$119–160
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 961
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
37h 25m
$116–262
Drive 1,526.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Rigacar 1,526.7 km
20h 20m
$275–397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Pojorâta Hm.train
2. Take the bus from Pojorâta to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
37h 36m
$146–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Autogara to Chişinău Southern Busbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 8h

Alba Iulia to Riga by train

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32h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,244.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Riga-Pasazieru via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Wschodnia, Trakiszki, and Kaisiadorys in around 32h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Riga, Bus Station via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) in around 37h 25m.

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