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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Matka is to fly which costs $130 - $420 and takes 8h 28m.

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 $130 - $420.

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 Vienna, International Busterminal, Kumanovo and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.

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 - $220.

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 $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 44m.

Where does the Riga to Matka bus arrive?

Riga to Matka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:20 AM in Riga and 1:20 AM 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 1639+ hotels available in Matka.

Riga to Matka - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 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 to Skopje International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)RIX - SKP
8h 28m
$138–419
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)RIX - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take a shuttle bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Matka
10h 48m
$110–359
Bus, train
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 Hbf998 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
33h 36m
$131–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien WestbahnhofIc
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St.Poelten Hbf998 / ...
5. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centar
35h 26m
Drive 2,112.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Matka2,112.6 km
24h 4m
$381–550
Fly to Pristina, drive
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Pristina (PRN)RIX - PRN
2. Drive from Pristina (PRN) to Matka
8h 28m
$125–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N1227
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Kumanovo
38h 44m
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Gjilan
3. Take the bus from Gjilan to Skopje, Transporten Centar
38h 54m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take a shuttle bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Matka
46h 30m

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

10Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest 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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to S. Glumovo Shkolo via Vienna, International Busterminal, Kumanovo, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii in around 38h 44m.

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