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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $80 - $230 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at Sofia via Brno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 55m.

How far is it from Riga to Bulgaria?

The distance between Riga and Bulgaria is 1611 km. The road distance is 2060.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 44m and costs $150 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Riga to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bulgaria bus from?

Riga to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, depart from Riia station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $80 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 55m.

Where does the Riga to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Riga to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, arrive at Brno station.

Can I drive from Riga to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bulgaria is 2060 km. It takes approximately 23h 44m to drive from Riga to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Bulgaria?

Book your Riga to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Riga to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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 Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RIX - SOF
5h 55m
$82–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
34h 44m
$155–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riia to Brnobus 000318
2. Take the bus from Brno to Sofiabus
34h 55m
Drive 2,060.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Sofiacar 2,060.5 km
23h 44m
$371–536
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 52m
$195–525
Fly to Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane RIX - BOJ
5h 36m
$129–294
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane RIX - VAR
7h 49m
$247–436
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
37h 53m
$135–259
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Central Bus Station Sofiabus
2d 19h

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riga to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,610.5 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Bulgaria?

Air Baltic and Austrian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riia to Sofia via Brno in around 34h 55m.

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