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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Matka is to bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 43h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Matka is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $140 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Matka. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at S. Glumovo Shkolo via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 57m.

How far is it from Riga to Matka?

The distance between Riga and Matka is 1720 km. The road distance is 2112.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Matka without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 36m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Riga to Matka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Matka bus from?

Riga to Matka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Matka?

The best way to get from Riga to Matka is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 43h 57m.

Where does the Riga to Matka bus arrive?

Riga to Matka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:09 PM in Riga and 1:09 PM in Matka.

Can I drive from Riga to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Matka is 2113 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Riga to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1700+ hotels available in Matka.

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

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

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 Skopje International Airport (SKP)RIX - SKP
8h 28m
$141–273
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien WestbahnhofIc
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbf990 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
33h 36m
$132–228
Drive 2,112.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Matka2,112.6 km
24h 4m
$381–550
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien HbfIc
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten HbfRj / ...
5. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
37h 37m
$239–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Radom Główny
3. Take the train from Radom to Rzeszow GlownyIc
4. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica
5. Take the bus from Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica to Skopje, Transporten Centar
41h 56m
$147–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationN1230
2. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Skopje, Transporten Centar
43h 57m
$149–209
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take a shuttle bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Matka
45h 1m
$196–255

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,720.1 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Matka, North Macedonia?

Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to S. Glumovo Shkolo via Dresden central station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii in around 43h 57m.

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