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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to bus via Khmelnytskyi which costs 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 44h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 6m.

How far is it from Riga to Istanbul?

The distance between Riga and Istanbul is 1828 km. The road distance is 2366.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 38h 6m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Riga to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Istanbul bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 38h 6m.

Where does the Riga to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Istanbul is 2366 km. It takes approximately 32h 47m to drive from Riga to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4315+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Riga to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Istanbul by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)plane RIX - IST
6h 37m
₺5,500–12,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-01
38h 6m
₺6,444–10,049
Drive 2,366.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Istanbulcar 2,366.1 km
32h 47m
₺19,174–27,696
Bus via Khmelnytskyi
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-03
44h 23m
₺7,386–10,421
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
2d 16h
₺13,475–30,312

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

41Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

₺5,860Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,828.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 38h 6m.

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