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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Riga is to fly which costs $80 - $240 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Riga?

The distance between Bulgaria and Riga is 1483 km. The road distance is 2061 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Riga without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 35m and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bulgaria to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Riga bus from?

Bulgaria to Riga bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Riga?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Riga is to bus via Bratislava which takes 37h 5m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $440 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Riga bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Riga bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Riga is 2061 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Bulgaria to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Riga.

Bulgaria to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Riga by shuttle, 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.

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OTP - RIX
6h 28m
$191–532
Fly from Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SOF - RIX
5h 56m
$81–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
35h 35m
$116–166
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus Racic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
37h 5m
$140–260
Drive 2,061 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rigacar 2,061 km
23h 47m
$371–536
Fly from Varna Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VAR - RIX
9h 24m
$240–433
Fly from Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BOJ - RIX
5h 28m
$121–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
44h 19m
$133–185

Bulgaria to Riga by bus

3Weekly Buses

37h 5mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,483.2 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 37h 5m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, and five other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day.

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