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

The cheapest way to get from Donetsk to Riga is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 39h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donetsk to Riga is to bus and train and fly which takes 17h 58m and costs $370 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Donetsk and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Donetsk station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.

How far is it from Donetsk to Riga?

The distance between Donetsk and Riga is 2243 km.

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

The best way to get from Donetsk to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 39h 15m and costs $130 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 17h 58m to get from Donetsk to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donetsk to Riga bus from?

Donetsk to Riga bus services, operated by Donbass Buses, depart from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station.

Where does the Donetsk to Riga bus arrive?

Donetsk to Riga bus services, operated by Donbass Buses, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Riga.

Donetsk to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Donetsk to Riga by bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Bus, train, fly to Riga International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1train
3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KRR - RIX
17h 58m
$372–1,285
Bus, train via Vilnius
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Hudahajtrain
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Rīgastrain
2d 2h
$109–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
39h 15m
$136–161
Bus, train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1train
3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane KRR - TLL
4. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
22h 19m
$378–1,328
Bus, train, fly to Vilnius Airport
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1train
3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane KRR - VNO
4. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Rīgastrain
24h 12m
$432–1,313
Bus via Homel
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Gomel Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gomel Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
44h 48m
$165–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Minsk Pastrain
3. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
$156–201

Krasnodar (KRR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 7mAverage Duration

$326Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,242.6 km
Duration: 17h 58m

What companies run services between Donetsk, Ukraine and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Riga Central Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 39h 15m.

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