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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Pleven is to fly and train which costs $65 - $240 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Pleven is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 52m and costs $260 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Pleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Pleven via Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from Riga to Pleven?

The distance between Riga and Pleven is 1606 km. The road distance is 1972.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 39h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Riga to Pleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Pleven bus from?

Riga to Pleven bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Pleven bus arrive?

Riga to Pleven bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Pleven is 1972 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Riga to Pleven.

Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 75+ hotels available in Pleven.

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

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

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 Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
8h 52m
$266–529
Fly to Sofia Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RIX - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain
9h 44m
$69–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROLbus
3. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plevenbus
39h 5m
Drive 1,972.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Plevencar 1,972.1 km
27h 38m
$355–513
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
39h 25m
$338–450
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kėdainiaitrain 12
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Bălți, Moldovabus
3. Take the bus from Bălți to Bucharestbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain 461 / ...
39h 48m
$152–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Pleventrain 461
2d 18h
$240–581

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,606.2 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Pleven, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pleven via Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station, Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2, Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL, and Veliko Tarnovo in around 39h 5m.

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