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 $85 - $240 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 $110 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 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 bus and train via Bratislava which takes 32h 41m and costs $100 - $160.

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 Ecolines, depart from Rīga 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 $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 43h 55m.

Where does the Riga to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Riga to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Can I drive from Riga to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bulgaria is 2060 km. It takes approximately 23h 32m 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 2094+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Riga to Bulgaria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, 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)RIX - SOF
5h 55m
$86–231
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaIc
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
32h 41m
$106–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaIc
4. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
35h 48m
$210–266
Drive 2,060.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Sofia2,060.5 km
23h 32m
$371–536
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
6h 52m
$196–534
Fly to Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)RIX - BOJ
5h 36m
$114–310
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Varna Airport (VAR)RIX - VAR
7h 49m
$250–428
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florenc848103
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Serdica Bus StationArda-Tur
43h 55m
$174–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus station
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Sofia Central Bus Station
45h 17m
$173–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nord401
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
4. Take the train from Ruse to Sofia461 / ...
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Riga to Bulgaria by bus

7Weekly Buses

43h 55mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest 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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 43h 55m.

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