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

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

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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
    $111–144

  2. Drive 1,262 km

    1. Drive from Chernobyl to Rigacar car 1,262 km
    17h 48m
    $228–329

  3. Taxi, bus to Vilnius Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chernobyl to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv 142 Beresteysky to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus bus
    3. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VNO - RIX
    25h 15m
    $137–326

  4. 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 Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus bus
    5. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane RMO - RIX
    17h 47m

  5. Taxi, bus, train, drive to Iași 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 train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain train
    4. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car car
    5. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane IAS - RIX
    27h 44m
    $157–357

Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 48m.

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