There are 10 ways to get from Greece to Latvia by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly from Athens International Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ATH - RIX
6h 22m$111–321Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
cheapest- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SKG - RIX
6h 6m$103–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
- Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Stationbus
42h 31m$241–367Train, bus via Warsaw
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Budapest-Nyugatibus
- 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
2d$243–288Drive 2,762.8 km
- Drive from Athens to Rigacar 2,762.8 km
30h 22m$580–837Fly from Ioannina National Airport
- Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IOA - RIX
6h 46m$190–761Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HER - RIX
6h 19m$152–352Fly from Rhodes International Airport
- Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane RHO - RIX
6h 35m$113–314Bus via Budapest
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
46h 41m$220–365Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
2d 10h$202–312
Greece to Latvia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greece to Latvia is to fly which costs $110 - $320 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Greece to Latvia is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Latvia station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 41m.
The distance between Greece and Latvia is 2154 km. The road distance is 2762.8 km.
The best way to get from Greece to Latvia without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 31m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Greece to Latvia, including transfers.
Greece to Latvia bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Greece to Latvia is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 46h 41m.
Greece to Latvia bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Budapest Hotel Platanus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Latvia is 2763 km. It takes approximately 30h 22m to drive from Greece to Latvia.
What companies run services between Greece and Latvia?
Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 46h 41m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Rhodes International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302105233969
- [email protected]
- Website
- fptravel.gr
Bus from Thessaloníki to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- fptravel.gr
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