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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Riga by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane BUD - RIX
    4h 43m
    $72–293

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    22h 35m
    $120–210

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    23h 37m
    $95–149

  4. Drive 1,327.9 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Rigacar car 1,327.9 km
    16h 8m
    $239–346

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VIE - RIX
    7h 14m
    $105–453

Budapest to Riga by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,126.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 22h 35m.

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