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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Athens is to bus and train which costs €110 - €260 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 - €260.

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, Yavoriv 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 train and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 47h 24m and costs €230 - €500.

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 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 33m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Lviv urban hromada, which costs 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 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Riga to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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
€87–252
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava 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 24m
€236–493
Drive 2,759.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,759.6 km
30h 31m
€503–727
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riia to Chelmbus
2. Take the train from Chelm to Lublin Glownytrain R
3. Take the train from Lublin Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 1h
€112–251
Bus via Lviv urban hromada
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Yavorivbus
3. Take the bus from Yavoriv to Rzeszówbus
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 1h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
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
€167–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowicebus
2. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Ostravabus 918 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ostrava to Athensbus
2d 10h
€209–362

Riga to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 24mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, 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, Yavoriv, and Rzeszów in around 2d 1h.

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