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

The cheapest way to get from Moldova to Riga is to bus which costs $70 - $170 and takes 23h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moldova to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Moldova and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara and arriving at Rīga. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 43h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Moldova and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Moldova to Riga. However, there are services departing from Chisinau and arriving at Rīgas via Kyiv-Pas., Warszawa Wschodnia, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.

How far is it from Moldova to Riga?

The distance between Moldova and Riga is 1160 km. The road distance is 1482.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Moldova to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 23h 21m and costs $70 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Moldova to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moldova to Riga bus from?

Moldova to Riga bus services, operated by Bon Voyage, depart from Chișinău, North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Moldova to Riga train from?

Moldova to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Chisinau station.

Train, bus or fly from Moldova to Riga?

The best way to get from Moldova to Riga is to bus which takes 23h 21m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 46h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Moldova to Riga bus arrive?

Moldova to Riga bus services, operated by Bon Voyage, arrive at Kaunas, Lithuania station.

Where does the Moldova to Riga train arrive?

Moldova to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.

Can I drive from Moldova to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Moldova to Riga is 1482 km. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Moldova to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Riga.

Moldova to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Moldova to Riga by car, plane, bus, or train

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

Drive to Iași International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car
2. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IAS - RIX
7h 40m
$97–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Kaunas, Lithuaniabus Chișinău/Kaunas
2. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230 / ...
23h 21m
$70–162
Train
1. Take the train from Chisinau to Kyiv-Pas.train 351
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain 144
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
46h 53m
$129–187
Drive 1,482.2 km
1. Drive from Chișinău to Rigacar 1,482.2 km
22h 6m
$267–386
Fly from Chișinău International Airport
1. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane RMO - RIX
5h 16m
$80–280
Bus to Suceava, fly
1. Take the bus from Balti to Suceavabus
2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SCV - RIX
11h 42m
$160–395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Kaunas, Lithuaniabus Chișinău/Kaunas
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889/890 / ...
24h 19m
$130–207
Bus via Zhytomyr
1. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Orheibus
2. Take the bus from Orhei to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
30h 8m
$151–221
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
43h 32m

Moldova to Riga by bus

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23h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,160.4 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Moldova and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from str. A. Hâjdeu to Riga, Bus Station via Gara Auto Nord, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Kaunas, Lithuania, Senukai C, Autobusų stotis B, and Kaunas, Bus Station in around 23h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chisinau to Rīgas via Kyiv-Pas., Warszawa Wschodnia, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 46h 53m.

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