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 €95 - €360 and takes 6h 41m.

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 41m and costs €95 - €360.

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 Central Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Lviv and Rzeszów. 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 2759.6 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 bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Athens?

The best way to get from Riga to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Riga to Athens bus arrive?

Riga to Athens bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Athens is 2760 km. It takes approximately 30h 31m to drive from Riga to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6174+ 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, bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RIX - ATH
6h 41m
€98–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Rzeszówbus
3. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 1h
€160–324
Drive 2,759.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,759.6 km
30h 31m
€494–713
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 986 / ...
3. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athensbus
2d 2h
€216–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 3h
€151–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowicebus
2. Take the train from Katowice to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Ostrava to Athensbus
2d 10h
€217–380

Riga to Athens by train and bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,155.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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 Central Bus Station to Athens via Lviv and Rzeszów in around 2d 1h.

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