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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Greece is to bus via Ostrava which costs €123 - €126 and takes 2 days 3h.

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 14m and costs €130 - €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 Karaiskaki Square via Chernivtsi Bus station, Suceava and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Riga to Greece?

The distance between Riga and Greece is 2155 km. The road distance is 2759.6 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 train and bus which takes 47h 40m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Latlines, 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 33m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €240 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Riga to Greece bus arrive?

Riga to Greece bus services, operated by Latlines, arrive at Chernivtsi 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 12346+ 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, train, bus, 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 Athens International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RIX - ATH
6h 33m
€84–270
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane RIX - SKG
6h 20m
€82–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Krakow Glownytrain Ic
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
5. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Thessalonikibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
47h 40m
€138–233
Drive 2,759.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,759.6 km
30h 31m
€490–708
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RIX - HER
6h 14m
€132–306
Fly to Rhodes International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane RIX - RHO
6h 30m
€102–364
Fly to Ioannina National Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane RIX - IOA
10h 24m
€210–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Athensbus
2d 2h
€175–232
Bus via Ostrava
1. Take the bus from Riia to Ostravabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Ostrava to Athensbus
2d 3h
€124–126
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 Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
2d 10h
€153–317

Riga to Greece by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 40mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,155.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Στ.Ομονοιασ via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy, Athens, and Στ.Νεοσ Κοσμοσ in around 2d 2h.

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