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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €310 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Riga to Athens?

The distance between Riga and Athens is 2155 km. The road distance is 2732.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 47h 7m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Riga to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Athens bus from?

Riga to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Athens?

The best way to get from Riga to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Riga to Athens bus arrive?

Riga to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Can I drive from Riga to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Athens is 2733 km. It takes approximately 31h 10m to drive from Riga to Athens.

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

Book your Riga to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Riga to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RIX - ATH
6h 33m
€86–303
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Krakow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
5. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Thessalonikibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
47h 7m
€139–238
Drive 2,732.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,732.7 km
31h 10m
€493–711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Athensbus
2d 1h
€149–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Radom Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Radom to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 3h
€142–191
Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Athensbus
2d 9h
€172–217

Riga to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 7mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,155.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Athens, Greece?

Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Athens via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 2d 1h.

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