There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Riga by plane, 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
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IST - RIX
6h 25m$133–293Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
41h 44m$141–197Drive 2,367.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Rigacar 2,367.9 km
32h 11m$427–616Bus via Chernivtsi
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus Gns-04 / ...
- Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
45h$155–189Bus via Chișinău
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
- Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 17h$289–554
Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to bus via Chernivtsi which costs $150 - $190 and takes 45h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $130 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 44m.
The distance between Istanbul and Riga is 1825 km. The road distance is 2367.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 41h 44m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Istanbul to Riga, including transfers.
Istanbul to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 41h 44m.
Istanbul to Riga bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Riga is 2368 km. It takes approximately 32h 11m to drive from Istanbul to Riga.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and LOT fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Riga Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 41h 44m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Website
- Gunsel
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