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

The cheapest way to get from Nitra to Riga is to bus and fly which costs $60 - $250 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nitra to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Nitra and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Nitra to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Nitra and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Banská Bystrica and Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nitra and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Nitra to Riga. However, there are services departing from Nitra and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Nove Zamky, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.

How far is it from Nitra to Riga?

The distance between Nitra and Riga is 1259 km. The road distance is 1257.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nitra to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Nitra to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nitra to Riga bus from?

Nitra to Riga bus services, operated by Turancar, depart from Nitra station.

Where do I catch the Nitra to Riga train from?

Nitra to Riga train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Nove Zamky station.

Train or bus from Nitra to Riga?

The best way to get from Nitra to Riga is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 24h 29m.

Where does the Nitra to Riga bus arrive?

Nitra to Riga bus services, operated by Turancar, arrive at Banská Bystrica station.

What is the time difference between Nitra and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Nitra. It is currently 3:16 PM in Nitra and 4:16 PM in Riga.

Where does the Nitra to Riga train arrive?

Nitra to Riga train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Nitra to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Nitra to Riga is 1257 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Nitra to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Nitra 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.

Bus, bus to Vienna International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Nitra to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Vienna International Airportbus
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VIE - RIX
6h 51m
$61–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nitra to Banská Bystricabus
2. Take the bus from Banská Bystrica to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus 876
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
24h 15m
$111–199
Train
1. Take the train from Nove Zamky to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Mockavatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
24h 29m
$121–222
Drive 1,257.1 km
1. Drive from Nitra to Rigacar 1,257.1 km
13h 37m
$227–327
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nove Zamky to Budapest-Nyugatitrain
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BUD - RIX
8h 19m
$81–263
Train, bus via Pardubice
1. Take the train from Nitra to Trnavatrain Re
2. Take the train from Trnava Train Station to Pardubice Main Train Stationtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Hradec Králové to Rīgabus
29h 15m
$109–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nove Zamky to Katowicetrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Katowice to Rīgabus
31h 42m
$114–300

Nitra to Riga by bus

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24h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,258.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Nitra, Slovakia and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Nitra to Riga, Bus Station via Banská Bystrica and Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nitra to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Nove Zamky, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava, and Kaišiadorys in around 24h 29m.

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