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

The cheapest way to get from Sumy to Riga is to bus which costs $120 - $150 and takes 42h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumy to Riga is to train and bus which takes 30h 15m and costs $95 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Sumy and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Sumy station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Sumy Bus Station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Poltava Bus station and Kyiv Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sumy and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Sumy to Riga. However, there are services departing from Sumy and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.

How far is it from Sumy to Riga?

The distance between Sumy and Riga is 1954 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumy to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 15m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 30h 15m to get from Sumy to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumy to Riga bus from?

Sumy to Riga bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, depart from Sumy Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sumy to Riga train from?

Sumy to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), depart from Sumy station.

Train or bus from Sumy to Riga?

The best way to get from Sumy to Riga is to train which takes 33h 28m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Kyiv, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 36h 6m.

Where does the Sumy to Riga bus arrive?

Sumy to Riga bus services, operated by Ukraine Buses, arrive at Poltava Bus station.

Where does the Sumy to Riga train arrive?

Sumy to Riga train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), arrive at Kyiv-Pas. station.

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

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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.train 779П / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
30h 15m
$96–153
Train
1. Take the train from Sumy to Kyiv-Pas.train
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 67
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
33h 28m
$115–164
Bus via Kyiv
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Poltava Bus station to Kyiv Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
36h 6m
$105–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sumy Bus Station to Poltava Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Poltava to Vilniusbus
3. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
42h 35m
$123–150

Sumy to Riga by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

30h 15mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,953.6 km
Duration: 30h 15m

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

You can take a train from Sumy to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 33h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumy Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station via Poltava Bus station and Kyiv Bus station in around 36h 6m.

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