There are 8 ways to get from Split to Riga by plane, bus, train, car, 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 from Split Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SPU - RIX
5h 28m$119–392Bus to Zadar Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zemunik Donjibus
- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZAD - RIX
11h 36m$101–293Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 936
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
34h$200–304Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbftrain Ec
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
37h 43m$261–337Drive 2,009.4 km
- Drive from Split to Rigacar 2,009.4 km
21h 22m$362–523Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
36h$167–249Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain 1205
- Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
39h 29m$200–270Bus via Prague
- Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
41h 45m$170–335
Split to Riga by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Riga is to bus and fly which costs $100 - $300 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Riga. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Wien Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 43m.
The distance between Split and Riga is 1615 km. The road distance is 2009.4 km.
The best way to get from Split to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Split to Riga, including transfers.
Split to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Riga train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 34h, you could also train, which costs $260 - $340 and takes 37h 43m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 34h.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Zadar Airport to Riga International Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Split to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $69
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Split to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Riga is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 3:40 AM in Split and 4:40 AM in Riga.
Split to Riga train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Riga is 2009 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Split to Riga.
Book your Split to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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