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 $100 - $290 and takes 7h 57m.

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 7h 57m and costs $100 - $290.

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 38h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 $140 - $420 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 46m to drive from Riga to Plovdiv.

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

Book your Riga to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 739+ 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
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)RIX - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
7h 57m
$101–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorys217 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaIc
4. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
38h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské NivyN1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
40h 46m
$147–233
Drive 2,206.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Plovdiv2,206.7 km
24h 46m
$398–574
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
10h 52m
$351–671
Fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)RIX - PDV
12h 32m
$149–420
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)RIX - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station South
12h 22m
$169–394
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus station
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
41h 25m
$425–585
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nord401
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagora
4. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
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Riga to Plovdiv by bus

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40h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,739 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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) 5 times a week.

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