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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kyiv is to bus which costs 3 000 ₴ - 5 500 ₴ and takes 24h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kyiv is to drive which takes 17h 21m and costs 9 500 ₴ - 15 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kyiv?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga Central Bus Station station and arriving at Kyiv Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Kyiv. However, there are services departing from Rīgas and arriving at Kyiv-Pas. via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Bialystok and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Riga to Kyiv?

The distance between Riga and Kyiv is 1788 km. The road distance is 1275.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kyiv without a car is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs 3 000 ₴ - 5 500 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Riga to Kyiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kyiv bus from?

Riga to Kyiv bus services, operated by TransTempo, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kyiv train from?

Riga to Kyiv train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas station.

Train or bus from Riga to Kyiv?

The best way to get from Riga to Kyiv is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs 3 000 ₴ - 5 500 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 6 000 ₴ - 8 000 ₴ and takes 29h 44m.

Where does the Riga to Kyiv bus arrive?

Riga to Kyiv bus services, operated by TransTempo, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.

Where does the Riga to Kyiv train arrive?

Riga to Kyiv train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Kyiv is 1275 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Riga to Kyiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Kyiv?

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Riga to Kyiv - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Kyiv by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Riga International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane RIX - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
12h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Bus stationbus
24h 30m
₴3,000–5,500
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Białystoktrain
3. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kyiv-Pas.train 68
29h 44m
₴6,134–7,635
Drive 1,275.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kyivcar 1,275.2 km
17h 21m
₴9,860–14,243
Fly Riga International Airport to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane RIX - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
25h 27m
₴6,296–14,131
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane VNO - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus
4. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus
5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus
16h 53m
Fly Riga International Airport to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Suceava (SCV)plane RIX - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kolomiya Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kolomyia to Kyivbus
24h 58m

Riga to Kyiv by bus

14Weekly Buses

24h 30mAverage Duration

₴3,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,787.6 km
Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kyiv, Ukraine?

TransTempo operates a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 24h 30m. Ecolines (Autolux) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas to Kyiv-Pas. via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Bialystok, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 29h 44m.

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