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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to bus which costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 45h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 7h 23m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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 Chernivtsi Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.

How far is it from Riga to Istanbul?

The distance between Riga and Istanbul is 1831 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 45h 5m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Latlines, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Istanbul bus arrive?

Riga to Istanbul bus services, operated by Latlines, arrive at Chernivtsi Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Riga. It is currently 9:34 AM in Riga and 10:34 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4513+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Riga to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Istanbul by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)RIX - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 23m
₺6,874–12,795
Bus via Khmelnytskyi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station824103
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationGns-03
2d 4h
₺4,308–8,560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus station8252
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationGns-03 / ...
45h 5m
₺7,360–8,260
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
2. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbul
2d 16h

Riga to Istanbul by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

₺4,308Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riga to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,831.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Chernivtsi Bus station in around 45h 5m.

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