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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Riga is to fly which costs $95 - $330 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Athens to Riga?

The distance between Athens and Riga is 2152 km. The road distance is 2772 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Riga without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 42m and costs $160 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Athens to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Riga bus from?

Athens to Riga bus services, operated by Korona Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Riga?

The best way to get from Athens to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Athens to Riga bus arrive?

Athens to Riga bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Can I drive from Athens to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Riga is 2772 km. It takes approximately 30h to drive from Athens to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Riga?

Book your Athens to Riga bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Riga by plane, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ATH - RIX
6h 15m
$96–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Warszawa Sluzewiectrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus
46h 42m
$167–250
Drive 2,772 km
1. Drive from Athens to Rigacar 2,772 km
30h
$582–840
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Rzeszówbus
3. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Mockavatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
6. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
46h 48m
$166–242
Bus, train via Vilnius
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Radomtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Radom Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
2d 2h
$172–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
2d 3h
$201–276
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowicetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Rīgabus
2d 8h

Athens to Riga by bus and train

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46h 42mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,152.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Riga, Latvia?

Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and LOT fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 2d 3h.

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