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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Riga is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 37h 36m.

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 $80 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Riga. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Grēcinieku iela via Brno and Rīgas lidosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 36m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Riga?

The distance between Bulgaria and Riga is 1484 km. The road distance is 2095.2 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 36h 20m and costs $110 - $160.

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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Riga?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Riga is to bus which takes 37h 36m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Riga bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Riga bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Brno station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Riga is 2095 km. It takes approximately 22h 56m to drive from Bulgaria to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ 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
$190–529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Brnobus
2. Take the bus from Brno to Riia lennujaambus 000318
37h 36m
$48–70
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 Mockavatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
36h 20m
$114–159
Drive 2,095.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rigacar 2,095.2 km
22h 56m
$378–545
Fly from Varna Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VAR - RIX
9h 24m
$229–451
Fly from Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SOF - RIX
5h 56m
$66–221
Fly from Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BOJ - RIX
5h 28m
$81–232
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N982
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
2d 1h
$146–291

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Riga.

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Distance: 1,483.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Grēcinieku iela via Brno, Riia lennujaam, and Rīgas lidosta in around 37h 36m. 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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