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There are 4 ways to get from Poltava to Riga by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus 3330
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 50m
    $122–181

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poltava to Vilniusbus bus Kharkiv-Vilnius
    2. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    37h 5m
    $115–123

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Chelmtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chelm to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    4. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    31h 24m
    $120–160

  4. Drive 1,617.3 km

    1. Drive from Poltava to Rigacar car 1,617.3 km
    21h 17m
    $292–421

Poltava to Riga by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958.3 km
  • Duration: 29h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Poltava to Riga Central Bus Station via Kyiv Bus station in around 29h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Riga-Pasazieru via Chelm, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 31h 24m.

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