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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Riga is to fly which costs $85 - $270 and takes 5h 14m.

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 14m and costs $85 - $270.

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 26m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Riga?

The distance between Bucharest and Riga is 1409 km. The road distance is 1735.6 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 26m and costs $130 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Riga?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 32h 26m.

Where does the Bucharest to Riga bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Riga is 1736 km. It takes approximately 24h 33m to drive from Bucharest to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2161+ 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, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OTP - RIX
5h 14m
$87–266
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 26m
$131–178
Drive 1,735.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rigacar 1,735.6 km
24h 33m
$313–452
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BBU - RIX
8h 9m
$103–263
Bus via Zhytomyr
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
$116–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 11h
$200–492

Bucharest to Riga by train and bus

2Weekly Services

2d 11hAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Riga.

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Distance: 1,408.7 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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 26m.

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