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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Athens by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane RIX - ATH
    6h 33m
    €85–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus N1227
    2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Athensbus bus
    2d 1h
    €148–196

  3. Drive 2,759.6 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar car 2,759.6 km
    30h 31m
    €490–708

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Radom Głównytrain train
    3. Take the train from Radom to Rzeszow Glownytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus bus
    2d 3h
    €142–191

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowicebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katowice to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athensbus bus
    2d 8h

Riga to Athens by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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