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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Riga is to bus which costs $90 - $120 and takes 24h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Riga is to drive which takes 17h 21m and costs $230 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv Bus station station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Riga. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pas. and arriving at Rīgas via Warszawa Wschodnia, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Riga?

The distance between Kyiv and Riga is 1824 km. The road distance is 1276.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $90 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Kyiv to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Riga bus from?

Kyiv to Riga bus services, operated by TransTempo, depart from Kyiv Bus station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Riga train from?

Kyiv to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Kyiv-Pas. station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Riga?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Riga is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 28h 46m.

Where does the Kyiv to Riga bus arrive?

Kyiv to Riga bus services, operated by TransTempo, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.

Where does the Kyiv to Riga train arrive?

Kyiv to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Riga is 1276 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Kyiv to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kyiv to Riga by bus, plane, 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.

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Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane RMO - RIX
13h 43m
Bus via Panevėžys
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Zhytomyrbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Panevezysbus
3. Take the bus from Panevežis to Riiabus
29h 54m
$67–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
24h 10m
$90–120
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain 144
3. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
28h 46m
$107–147
Drive 1,276.3 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Rigacar 1,276.3 km
17h 21m
$230–332
Train, drive to Iași International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain
2. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car
3. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IAS - RIX
24h 16m
$134–335
Bus, bus to Suceava, fly
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Kamiankabus
2. Take the bus from Kamyanets-Podilskyi to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceava Airportbus
4. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SCV - RIX
21h 42m
$149–402

Kyiv to Riga by bus

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24h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,824.1 km
Duration: 13h 43m

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

TransTempo operates a bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 24h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Rīgas via Warszawa Wschodnia, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 28h 46m.

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