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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to bus via Suceava which costs $100 - $200 and takes 35h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $140 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Bucur Obor via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Doraly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 33m.

How far is it from Riga to Bucharest?

The distance between Riga and Bucharest is 1414 km. The road distance is 1750.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 26h 48m and costs $120 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Riga to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bucharest bus from?

Riga to Bucharest bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bucharest train from?

Riga to Bucharest train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 26h 48m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $750 and takes 42h 33m.

Where does the Riga to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Riga to Bucharest train arrive?

Riga to Bucharest train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bucharest is 1751 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Riga to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5475+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
5h 12m
$148–366
Bus via Suceava
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Bucharest Oborbus
35h 50m
$109–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus Gns-01
26h 48m
$128–203
Train
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 Wien Westbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 33m
$425–750
Drive 1,750.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Bucharestcar 1,750.7 km
24h 13m
$316–456
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane RIX - BBU
10h 8m
$124–217

Riga to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

42h 33mAverage Duration

$425Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,413.5 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Bucharest, Romania?

Air Baltic, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Bucur Obor via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, and Doraly in around 26h 48m.

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