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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Moldova is to fly which costs $80 - $280 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Moldova is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Moldova?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Chisinau, Gara Feroviara. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 43h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Moldova?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Moldova. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Chisinau via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Wschodnia and Kyiv-Pas.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 24m.

How far is it from Riga to Moldova?

The distance between Riga and Moldova is 1183 km. The road distance is 1481.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Moldova without a car is to bus via Warsaw which takes 23h 44m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Riga to Moldova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Moldova bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Moldova train from?

Riga to Moldova train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Moldova?

The best way to get from Riga to Moldova is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $80 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Warsaw, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 23h 44m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 46h 24m.

Where does the Riga to Moldova bus arrive?

Riga to Moldova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where does the Riga to Moldova train arrive?

Riga to Moldova train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Moldova?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Moldova is 1482 km. It takes approximately 22h 8m to drive from Riga to Moldova.

Where can I stay near Moldova?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Moldova.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Moldova by plane, bus, train, 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 to Chișinău International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane RIX - RMO
5h 59m
$80–280
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Warsaw/Chișinău
23h 44m
$108–206
Train
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 Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain 68
5. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Chisinautrain 351
46h 24m
$160–225
Drive 1,481.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Chișinăucar 1,481.7 km
22h 8m
$267–386
Fly to Iași International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane RIX - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
8h 10m
$98–358
Fly to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Suceava (SCV)plane RIX - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava to Baltibus
14h 37m
$161–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaunas, Lithuania to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Kaunas/Chișinău
24h 11m
$129–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Zhytomyrbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Orheibus
3. Take the bus from Orhei to Chisinau Airportbus
29h 29m
$126–213
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
43h 33m

Riga to Moldova by bus

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23h 44mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Moldova?

Air Baltic flies from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to bd. Decebal via Warsaw Bus Station West, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Gara Auto Nord, and bd. D. Cantemir in around 23h 44m.

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