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How to get fromRiga to Chernobylby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Chernobyl by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kyiv 142 Beresteysky to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    26h 27m
    ₴4,825–6,075

  2. Drive 1,260.8 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Chernobylcar car 1,260.8 km
    17h 48m
    ₴9,661–13,954

  3. Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane RIX - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    18h 45m

  4. Fly to Iași International Airport, drive, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane plane RIX - IAS
    2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar car
    3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train train
    4. Take the bus from Kyiv Polissia to Katyuzhankabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Katyuzhanka to Chernobyltaxi taxi
    29h 28m
    ₴6,585–14,921

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₴4,293Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Chernobyl, Ukraine?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Chernobyl. However, you can take the bus to Kyiv 142 Beresteysky then take the taxi to Chernobyl. Alternatively, you can drive from Riga to Chernobyl in around 17h 48m.

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