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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which costs $90 - $250 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.

How far is it from Riga to Plovdiv?

The distance between Riga and Plovdiv is 1739 km. The road distance is 2206.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 23m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Riga to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Plovdiv bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Riga to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 40h 46m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $400 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Riga to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Riga to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Can I drive from Riga to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Plovdiv is 2207 km. It takes approximately 24h 57m to drive from Riga to Plovdiv.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Plovdiv?

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 756+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Plovdiv by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 Sofia Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RIX - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 1m
$94–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
5. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
39h 23m
$116–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Racic Eurobus
40h 46m
$140–237
Drive 2,206.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Plovdivcar 2,206.7 km
24h 57m
$398–574
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdivshuttle
10h 52m
$355–665
Fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane RIX - PDV
12h 32m
$126–395
Fly to Burgas Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane RIX - BOJ
2. Take the train from Burgas to Plovdivtrain
10h 31m
$138–310
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 Plovdivshuttle
41h 25m
$433–593
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
4. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain
2d 17h

Riga to Plovdiv by bus

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40h 46mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,739 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 40h 46m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) once daily.

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