What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Riga is to bus which costs $190 - $260 and takes 4 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Riga is to fly which takes 14h 4m and costs $300 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Tashkent bus station, Cheboksary Bus station and Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Almaty to Riga?

The distance between Almaty and Riga is 3973 km. The road distance is 4753.3 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs $190 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Riga?

It takes approximately 14h 4m to get from Almaty to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Riga bus from?

Almaty to Riga bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Riga?

The best way to get from Almaty to Riga is to fly which takes 14h 4m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 3 days 23h, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $260 and takes 4 days 2h.

Where does the Almaty to Riga bus arrive?

Almaty to Riga bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Riga?

Riga is 3h behind Almaty. It is currently 9:33 AM in Almaty and 6:33 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Almaty to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Riga is 4753 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Almaty to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

Almaty to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Almaty to Riga by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ALA - RIX
14h 4m
$300–600
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Kandagachtrain
2. Take the train from Kandagach to Skopintrain
3. Take the train from Skopin to Molodechnotrain
4. Take the train from Molodechno to Hudahajtrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain
3d 23h
$124–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Cheboksary Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
4d 2h
$190–258
Drive 4,753.3 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Rigacar 4,753.3 km
2d 10h
$856–1,236
Train, bus via Kazan’
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Kazan-Passtrain
2. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Bologoe-Moskovskoetrain
3. Take the train from Bologoe-Moskovskoe to Pskov Passtrain
4. Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
4d 2h
$287–547
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tschemolgan to Turksibtrain
2. Take the train from Turksib to Paveletsky Rail Terminaltrain 317
3. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
4d 5h
$293–530

Almaty to Riga by train and bus

1Weekly Services

4d 2hAverage Duration

$287Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,973.3 km
Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Riga, Latvia?

LOT, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Riga-Pasazieru via Kandagach, Skopin, Molodechno, Hudahaj, Kena, and Vilnius in around 3d 23h.

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