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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Matka is to bus and train which costs $80 - $160 and takes 37h 9m.

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 $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Matka. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at S. Glumovo Shkolo via Brno, Pristina and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 16m.

How far is it from Riga to Matka?

The distance between Riga and Matka is 1720 km. The road distance is 2139.5 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 train and bus which takes 36h 19m 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 Polska sp.o.o, depart from Riia 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 $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 16m.

Where does the Riga to Matka bus arrive?

Riga to Matka bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, arrive at Brno station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:01 AM in Riga and 12:01 AM in Matka.

Can I drive from Riga to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Matka is 2139 km. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Riga to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 1671+ hotels available in Matka.

Riga to Matka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Matka by plane, train, 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 Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane RIX - SKP
8h 28m
$119–275
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Brnobus
2. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
37h 9m
$80–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to St.Poelten Hbftrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
36h 19m
$138–217
Drive 2,139.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Matkacar 2,139.5 km
23h 36m
$386–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riia to Brnobus
2. Take the bus from Brno to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
39h 16m
Bus via Dresden
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
43h 57m
$181–246

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

12Weekly Planes

7h 54mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riia to S. Glumovo Shkolo via Brno, Pristina, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Transporten Centar T-Prigradski Linii in around 39h 16m.

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