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

The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Riga is to train and bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 29h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poltava to Riga is to train and bus which takes 29h 36m and costs $95 - $190.

Is there a direct train between Poltava and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Poltava to Riga. However, there are services departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Chelm, Warszawa Wschodnia, Trakiszki and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.

How far is it from Poltava to Riga?

The distance between Poltava and Riga is 1973 km.

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

The best way to get from Poltava to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 36m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 29h 36m to get from Poltava to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poltava to Riga train from?

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

Where does the Poltava to Riga train arrive?

Poltava to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Chelm station.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

Poltava to Riga - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Poltava to Riga by train or bus

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.train 021О / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
29h 36m
$96–186
Train
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Chelmtrain
2. Take the train from Chelm to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
31h 27m
$118–215

Poltava to Riga by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 36mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,973.2 km
Duration: 29h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Riga-Pasazieru via Chelm, Warszawa Wschodnia, Trakiszki, and Kaisiadorys in around 31h 27m.

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