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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Riga is to fly which costs $80 - $240 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

How far is it from Sofia to Riga?

The distance between Sofia and Riga is 1602 km. The road distance is 2061 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Riga without a car is to bus and train via Warsaw which takes 35h 48m and costs $120 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Sofia to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Riga bus from?

Sofia to Riga bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Riga?

The best way to get from Sofia to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bratislava, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 37h 5m.

Where does the Sofia to Riga bus arrive?

Sofia to Riga bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Riga is 2061 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Sofia to Riga.

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

Book your Sofia to Riga bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Riga by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SOF - RIX
5h 26m
$81–231
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain 144
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
35h 48m
$122–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 653 / ...
3. Take the bus from Žilina to Riga, Bus Stationbus
35h 57m
$151–276
Drive 2,061 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rigacar 2,061 km
23h 47m
$371–536
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OTP - RIX
9h 58m
$357–656
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus Racic Eurobus
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
37h 5m
$141–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
43h 16m
$135–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
4. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 20h

Sofia to Riga by bus

3Weekly Buses

37h 5mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,601.7 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Air Baltic and Ryanair fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 37h 5m.

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