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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ohrid is to fly and bus which costs $75 - $320 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ohrid is to fly and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $75 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ohrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Ohrid. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Ohrid via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Pristina and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 48m.

How far is it from Riga to Ohrid?

The distance between Riga and Ohrid is 1793 km. The road distance is 2222.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ohrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 24m and costs $180 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Riga to Ohrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ohrid bus from?

Riga to Ohrid bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Ohrid?

The best way to get from Riga to Ohrid is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 47h 48m.

Where does the Riga to Ohrid bus arrive?

Riga to Ohrid bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Ohrid?

Ohrid is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:55 AM in Riga and 1:55 AM in Ohrid.

Can I drive from Riga to Ohrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ohrid is 2222 km. It takes approximately 27h 19m to drive from Riga to Ohrid.

Where can I stay near Ohrid?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Ohrid.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Ohrid 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 to Ohrid Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane RIX - OHD
10h 28m
$183–663
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane RIX - TIA
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohridbus
9h 34m
$77–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to St.Poelten Hbftrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Ohridbus
37h 24m
$181–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Ohridbus
38h 19m
$148–288
Drive 2,222.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Ohridcar 2,222.3 km
27h 19m
$400–578
Fly to Skopje International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane RIX - SKP
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
14h 54m
$102–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
47h 48m
$181–260

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ohrid Airport (OHD) flights

6Weekly Planes

11h 43mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,793.2 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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

Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, and four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ohrid Airport (OHD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to Ohrid via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Pristina, and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 47h 48m.

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