There are 9 ways to get from Latvia to Athens by plane, bus, train, 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 Riga International Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RIX - ATH
6h 41m€90–280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest Mexikói útbus
- Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
43h 24m€202–316Drive 2,760.3 km
- Drive from Riga to Athenscar 2,760.3 km
30h 29m€505–729Bus to Palanga International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Liepaja to Palangos AS; 15 aikštelėbus
- Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PLQ - ATH
11h 54m€159–384Train to Vilnius Airport, fly
- Take the train from Jelgava to Vilniustrain
- Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VNO - ATH
10h 11m€100–239Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1301
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus
47h 31m€199–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
- Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzeszow Glownytrain Eip / ...
- Take the bus from Rzeszów to Thessalonikibus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d€181–347Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1301
- Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
2d 1h€189–323Bus via Suceava
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
- Take the bus from Suceava to Thessalonikibus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d 10h€148–325
Latvia to Athens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Latvia to Athens is to fly which costs €90 - €280 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Latvia to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Latvia station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 31m.
The distance between Latvia and Athens is 2155 km. The road distance is 2760.3 km.
The best way to get from Latvia to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 24m and costs €200 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Latvia to Athens, including transfers.
Latvia to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Latvia to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €270 and takes 47h 31m.
Latvia to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Latvia to Athens is 2760 km. It takes approximately 30h 29m to drive from Latvia to Athens.
What companies run services between Latvia and Athens, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Athens via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 47h 31m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
Flights from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Palanga International Airport to Athens International Airport via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €160–470
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest Mexikói út
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Flixbus
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