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 $95 - $260 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 $95 - $260.

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 Dresden Bayrische Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 5m.

How far is it from Riga to Plovdiv?

The distance between Riga and Plovdiv is 1739 km. The road distance is 2206.6 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 bus and train which takes 37h 2m and costs $130 - $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.

Where does the Riga to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Riga to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Can I drive from Riga to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Plovdiv is 2207 km. It takes approximately 24h 45m 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 731+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Riga to Plovdiv - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 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
8h 1m
$99–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-NyugatiIc
3. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
37h 2m
$131–185
Drive 2,206.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Plovdiv2,206.6 km
24h 45m
$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
$349–666
Fly to Burgas Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)RIX - BOJ
2. Take the train from Burgas to Filipovo
10h 20m
$122–321
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
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Dresden central stationN1230
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthArda-Tur
46h 5m
$153–244
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, train, and subway

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37h 2mAverage Duration

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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 Dresden Bayrische Strasse in around 46h 5m.

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