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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Craiova is to fly and bus which costs $85 - $270 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Craiova is to fly and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $85 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Riga to Craiova?

The distance between Riga and Craiova is 1631 km. The road distance is 1802.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Craiova without a car is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $140 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Riga to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Craiova bus from?

Riga to Craiova bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Craiova?

The best way to get from Riga to Craiova is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Riga to Craiova bus arrive?

Riga to Craiova bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Craiova is 1803 km. It takes approximately 24h 30m to drive from Riga to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 782+ hotels available in Craiova.

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

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

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 Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
8h 52m
$85–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
33h 35m
$140–206
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Riia lennujaam to Bialystokbus
2. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
36h 50m
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Craiovacar 1,802.6 km
24h 30m
$325–469
Fly to Sibiu, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane RIX - SBZ
2. Take the train from Sibiu to Craiovatrain
14h 56m
$107–374
Fly to Craiova Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane RIX - CRA
9h 58m
$110–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Simnasbus
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
39h 27m
$164–226
Bus via Suceava
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Sibiubus
4. Take the bus from Sibiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
41h 37m
$148–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain
2d 15h

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,630.7 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bucharest Otopeni Airport in around 33h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Craiova Airport (CRA) once daily.

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