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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Riga is to bus via Zhytomyr which costs $120 - $160 and takes 41h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Bucur Obor and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Bucharest Doraly Expo Market and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Riga. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Zachodnia, Trakiszki and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 39m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Riga?

The distance between Bucharest and Riga is 1408 km. The road distance is 1733.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 32h 41m and costs $160 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Bucharest to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Riga bus from?

Bucharest to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Riga train from?

Bucharest to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Riga?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $180 and takes 32h 41m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $200 and takes 41h 39m.

Where does the Bucharest to Riga bus arrive?

Bucharest to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Where does the Bucharest to Riga train arrive?

Bucharest to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Riga is 1734 km. It takes approximately 24h 50m to drive from Bucharest to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OTP - RIX
5h 19m
$148–349
Bus via Zhytomyr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Zhytomyrbus Bucharest / ...
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
41h 20m
$123–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
32h 41m
$160–177
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
41h 39m
$158–198
Drive 1,733.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rigacar 1,733.9 km
24h 50m
$313–451
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 10h

Bucharest to Riga by train and foot

7Weekly Services

41h 39mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,408.5 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucur Obor to Riga Central Bus Station via Doraly, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 32h 41m.

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