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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to bus and train via Chernivtsi which costs $140 - $170 and takes 33h 48m.

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 13m 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 Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Chernivtsi Bus station and Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

How far is it from Riga to Bucharest?

The distance between Riga and Bucharest is 1414 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 and train via Chernivtsi which takes 33h 48m and costs $140 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Latlines, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $180 and takes 36h 6m.

Where does the Riga to Bucharest bus arrive?

Riga to Bucharest bus services, operated by Latlines, arrive at Chernivtsi Bus station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Riga to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Bucharest by plane, bus, 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)RIX - OTP
5h 13m
$148–368
Bus via Khmelnytskyi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station824103
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Bucurest LUKOIL
42h 18m
$84–190
Bus, train via Chernivtsi
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus station
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceava
3. Take the train from Suceava to Bucharest
33h 48m
$142–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus station8252
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni AirportGns-03 / ...
36h 6m
$157–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nord401
2d 10h

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,413.5 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Air Baltic, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Chernivtsi Bus station and Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari in around 36h 6m.

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