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How to get fromChernobyl to Rigaby taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chernobyl to Riga by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv 142 Beresteysky to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 16m
    $110–164

  2. Drive 1,262 km

    1. Drive from Chernobyl to Rigacar car 1,262 km
    17h 52m
    $228–329

  3. Taxi, bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Katyuzhankataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Katyuzhanka to Kyiv Polissiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus bus
    6. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane RMO - RIX
    16h 29m
    $185–451

  4. Taxi, bus, bus to Iași International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Stoiankataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Stoianka to Zhytomyrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Bacăubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bacău to Iașibus bus
    5. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane IAS - RIX
    22h 4m
    $174–404

Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chernobyl, Ukraine and Riga, Latvia?

There is no direct connection from Chernobyl to Riga. However, you can take the taxi to Kyiv 142 Beresteysky then take the bus to Riga Central Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Chernobyl to Riga in around 17h 52m.

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