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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Poltava is to bus and train via Lviv urban hromada which costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 800 ₴ and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Poltava is to bus and train via Lviv urban hromada which takes 26h 50m and costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 800 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Poltava?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Poltava via Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Poltava?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Wschodnia and Chelm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 38m.

How far is it from Riga to Poltava?

The distance between Riga and Poltava is 1988 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Poltava without a car is to bus and train via Lviv urban hromada which takes 26h 50m and costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 800 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 26h 50m to get from Riga to Poltava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Poltava bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Poltava train from?

Riga to Poltava train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Poltava?

The best way to get from Riga to Poltava is to train which takes 32h 38m and costs 2 700 ₴ - 6 500 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4 100 ₴ - 7 500 ₴ and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Riga to Poltava bus arrive?

Riga to Poltava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where does the Riga to Poltava train arrive?

Riga to Poltava train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Where can I stay near Poltava?

There are 189+ hotels available in Poltava.

Riga to Poltava - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Poltava by bus or train

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Bus, train via Lviv urban hromada
best
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the train from Lviv to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 112Л / ...
26h 50m
₴3,147–4,725
Train
cheapest
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 Chelmtrain Ic
5. Take the train from Chelm to Poltava-Kyivskatrain
32h 38m
₴2,740–6,087
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 094О / ...
29h 47m
₴4,218–5,780
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Poltavabus
32h 45m
₴4,133–7,119

Riga to Poltava by train

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32h 38mAverage Duration

₴2,740Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,988.2 km
Duration: 26h 50m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Poltava, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Poltava-Kyivska via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Chelm in around 32h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Poltava via Warsaw, Bus Station West and Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni in around 32h 45m.

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