There are 8 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Riga by bus, plane, 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.
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly
best- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CLJ - RIX
7h 44m$96–336Train, bus
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Aradtrain
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Zuglotrain Ir / ...
- Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Stationbus
30h 58m$172–247Train
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Aradtrain
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
32h 26m$128–160Drive 1,542.8 km
- Drive from Alba Iulia to Rigacar 1,542.8 km
19h 52m$278–402Bus to Sibiu, fly
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu Airportbus
- Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SBZ - RIX
14h 28m$234–488Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Alba Iulia to Koebanya-Kispestnighttrain Night Train
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
31h 18m$171–243Bus via Budapest
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 961 / ...
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
32h 35m$178–272Bus
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bistriţabus
- Take the bus from Bistriţa to Suceavabus
- Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
37h$121–171
Alba Iulia to Riga by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to train which costs $120 - $160 and takes 32h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Riga. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Arad, Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 26m.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Riga is 1244 km. The road distance is 1542.8 km.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 58m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Alba Iulia to Riga, including transfers.
Alba Iulia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Riga is to train which takes 32h 26m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 32h 35m.
What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Riga, Latvia?
You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Arad, Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 32h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 32h 35m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Riga International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Alba Iulia to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Alba Iulia to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Alba Iulia to Koebanya-Kispest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alba Iulia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Alba Iulia to Riga train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Riga is 1543 km. It takes approximately 19h 52m to drive from Alba Iulia to Riga.
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