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 $100 - $320 and takes 6h 13m.

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 13m and costs $100 - $320.

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 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 41m.

How far is it from Athens to Riga?

The distance between Athens and Riga is 2152 km. The road distance is 2755.4 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 via Budapest which takes 46h 41m and costs $210 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 Siamos Tours, 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 13m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 46h 41m.

Where does the Athens to Riga bus arrive?

Athens to Riga bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Budapest Hotel Platanus station.

Can I drive from Athens to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Riga is 2755 km. It takes approximately 30h 35m 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 2107+ hotels available in Riga.

Athens to Riga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ATH - RIX
6h 13m
$106–311
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
46h 41m
$213–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Budapest-Nyugatibus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
2d
$250–295
Drive 2,755.4 km
1. Drive from Athens to Rigacar 2,755.4 km
30h 35m
$578–835
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
2d 9h
$204–304

Athens to Riga by bus and foot

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Distance: 2,151.5 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 46h 41m.

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