There are 5 ways to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) by bus, train, rideshare, 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- Take the bus from Balvu AO to Rīgas SAObus 7911 / ...
4h 13m$13–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gulbene to Riga-Pasazierutrain 805 / ...
5h 25m$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balvi to Riga-RIX227.3 km
3h 11mDrive 227.3 km
- Drive from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX)car 227.3 km
3h 11m$41–60Bus via Cēsis
- Take the bus from Balvu AO to Cēsu AObus 7767
- Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Rīgas SAObus 7730 / ...
7h 8m$15–22
Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) is to bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Balvu AO and arriving at Rīgas lidosta via 13.janvāra iela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Gulbene and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Balvi and Riga Airport (RIX) is 237 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $12 - $15.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX), including transfers.
Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Wanema, depart from Balvu AO station.
Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Gulbene station.
The best way to get from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Balvi, Latvia and Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia?
Wanema operates a bus from Balvu AO to Rīgas SAO every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, Vivi operates a train from Gulbene to Riga-Pasazieru 6 times a week. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- vivi.lv
Train from Gulbene to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vivi.lv/en/
- Phone
- + 371 27843229
- parvadajumi@autotransports
- Website
- line.wanema.lv
Bus from Balvu AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- line.wanema.lv
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- cata.lv
Bus from Balvu AO to Cēsu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- cata.lv
Bus from Cēsu AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- cata.lv
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More Questions & Answers
Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Wanema, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.
Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX) is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Balvi to Riga Airport (RIX).
There are 2243+ hotels available in Riga Airport (RIX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balvi and Riga Airport (RIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














