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How to get fromRiga to Athensby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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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 46m
    €100–290

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest Mexikói útbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    43h 24m
    €221–331

  3. Drive  2,760.3 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar car 2,760.3 km
    30h 29m
    €518–749

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N1301
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus bus
    47h 31m
    €218–278

  5. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N1301
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus bus
    2d 1h
    €208–338

  6. Bus via Suceava

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Suceava to Thessalonikibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    2d 10h
    €147–325

Riga to Athens by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration47h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,155.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Air Baltic, Bulgaria Air, and Aegean Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Athens via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 47h 31m.

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