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

The cheapest way to get from Sortavala to Riga is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortavala to Riga is to drive which takes 11h 57m and costs $140 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Sortavala and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Sortavala to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Sortavala and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Sortavala to Riga?

The distance between Sortavala and Riga is 1304 km. The road distance is 827 km.

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

The best way to get from Sortavala to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 16h 45m to get from Sortavala to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sortavala to Riga bus from?

Sortavala to Riga bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Sortavala station.

Train or bus from Sortavala to Riga?

The best way to get from Sortavala to Riga is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 17h.

Where does the Sortavala to Riga bus arrive?

Sortavala to Riga bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Sortavala and Riga?

Riga is 1h behind Sortavala. It is currently 8:39 PM in Sortavala and 7:39 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Sortavala to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sortavala to Riga is 827 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Sortavala to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Riga.

Sortavala to Riga - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sortavala to Riga by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
16h 45m
$43–83
Bus via Sortavala
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
19h 20m
$33–83
Train
1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Finlyandsky Railway Terminal
2. Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskie
3. Take the train from Koidula to TartuR46
4. Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru217
17h
Drive 827 km
1. Drive from Sortavala to Riga827 km
11h 57m
$149–215

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,304.1 km
Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Sortavala to Riga Central Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sortavala Center to Riga-Pasazieru via Finlyandsky Railway Terminal, Ploshchad Lenina, Baltiyskaya, Baltiysky Railway Terminal, Pechory-Pskovskie, Koidula, and Tartu in around 17h.

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