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How to get fromRiga to Chernobyl exclusion zoneby bus, train, taxi, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Chernobyl exclusion zone by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lviv to Korostentrain train
    3. Take the train from Korosten to Pyrozhkyvskitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Pyrozhkyvski to Chernobyl exclusion zonetaxi taxi
    24h 52m
    ₴3,968–5,810

  2. Drive 1,248.1 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Chernobyl exclusion zonecar car 1,248.1 km
    18h 3m
    ₴9,679–13,981

  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 Chernobyl exclusion zonetaxi taxi
    19h 15m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv 142 Beresteyskybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kyiv 142 Beresteysky to Chernobyl exclusion zonetaxi taxi
    26h 59m
    ₴4,925–6,315

  5. 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 Chernobyl exclusion zonetaxi taxi
    29h 58m
    ₴7,258–19,665

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₴3,521Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Riga to Chernobyl exclusion zone. However, you can take the bus to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, walk to Lviv, take the train to Korosten, take the train to Pyrozhkyvski, then take the taxi to Chernobyl exclusion zone. Alternatively, you can drive from Riga to Chernobyl exclusion zone in around 18h 3m.

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