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There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Riga by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane OTP - RIX
    5h 19m
    $82–356

  2. Bus via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    31h 42m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus bus
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train
    40h 48m
    $198–270

  4. Drive  1,738.9 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Rigacar car 1,738.9 km
    24h 4m
    $313–453

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus 8252
    35h 42m
    $140–170

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain train 402
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus bus
    2d 11h
    $210–451

Bucharest to Riga by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration40h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,408.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Air Baltic, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 31h 42m.

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