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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Rīga by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane BUD - RIX
    4h 49m
    $74–275

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus bus 1263 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1207
    24h 5m
    $139–244

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    24h 5m
    $93–116

  4. Drive 1,332.6 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Rīgacar car 1,332.6 km
    16h 15m
    $240–347

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VIE - RIX
    7h 21m
    $106–445

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Warszawa Centralnatrain train Ec 130
    2. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna to Rīgabus bus 848104
    24h 47m
    $115–209

Budapest to Rīga by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rīga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 24h 5m.

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