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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Greece is to fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Greece is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Greece. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Lviv and Rzeszów. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Riga to Greece?

The distance between Riga and Greece is 2418 km. The road distance is 2759.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Greece without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Riga to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Greece bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Greece?

The best way to get from Riga to Greece is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Riga to Greece bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Greece?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Greece is 2760 km. It takes approximately 30h 31m to drive from Riga to Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 6239+ hotels available in Greece.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Greece by plane, bus, car, or train

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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RIX - HER
6h 13m
€121–309
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane RIX - SKG
6h 19m
€78–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Rzeszówbus
3. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 1h
€162–327
Drive 2,759.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,759.5 km
30h 31m
€493–712
Fly to Athens International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RIX - ATH
6h 41m
€97–351
Fly to Rhodes International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane RIX - RHO
6h 31m
€92–295
Fly to Ioannina National Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane RIX - IOA
11h 23m
€172–351
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 986 / ...
3. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athensbus
2d 2h
€213–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 3h
€151–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowicebus
2. Take the train from Katowice to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Ostrava to Athensbus
2d 11h
€219–392

Riga to Greece by train and bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,417.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Greece?

Air Baltic and Aegean Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Athens via Lviv and Rzeszów in around 2d 1h.

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