There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Atyrau 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 Atyrau Airport (GUW)plane RIX - GUW
21h 30m$373–955Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
- Take the train from Smarhoń to Skopintrain
- Take the train from Pavelec-Tulskii to Verhnii Baskunchaktrain
- Take the train from Verkhniy Baskunchak to Atyrautrain
2d 13h$119–229Bus, train via Bologoye
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Pskov Pass to Bologoe-Moskovskoetrain
- Take the train from Bologoe Moskovskoe to Aksaraiskaiatrain
- Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Atyrautrain 330 / ...
2d 4hBus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vilnius Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
- Drive from Astrakhan Bus station to Ganjuschkinocar
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrautrain 330 / ...
2d 5hDrive 2,626.7 km
- Drive from Riga to Atyraucar 2,626.7 km
35h 39m$473–683Bus to Princess Olga Pskov International, fly
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus
- Fly from Princess Olga Pskov International (PKV) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)plane PKV - GUW
35h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from St Petersburg Glavny to Aksaraiskaiatrain
- Take the train from Aksarayskaya-1 to Ganjuschkinotrain 330 / ...
- Take the train from Ganjuschkino to Atyrautrain 330 / ...
2d 8hBus, train via Moscow
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Beineutrain 424
- Take the train from Beineu to Atyrautrain
3d 13h
Riga International Airport (RIX) to Atyrau Airport (GUW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Atyrau is to train which costs $110 - $230 and takes 2 days 13h.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Atyrau is to fly which takes 21h 30m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Riga to Atyrau. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Atyrau via Vilnius, Hudahaj, Smarhoń, Pavelec-Tulskii and Verkhniy Baskunchak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Riga and Atyrau is 2189 km. The road distance is 2626.7 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Atyrau without a car is to bus and train via Bologoye which takes 2 days 4h and costs .
It takes approximately 21h 30m to get from Riga to Atyrau, including transfers.
Riga to Atyrau train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
The best way to get from Riga to Atyrau is to fly which takes 21h 30m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 2 days 13h.
Atyrau is 2h ahead of Riga. It is currently 10:59 PM in Riga and 12:59 AM in Atyrau.
Riga to Atyrau train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Atyrau, Kazakhstan?
Uzbekistan, Turkish Airlines, and Air Astana fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Atyrau Airport (GUW) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Atyrau via Vilnius, Kena, Hudahaj, Smarhoń, Skopin, Pavelec-Tulskii, Verhnii Baskunchak, Verkhniy Baskunchak, and Atyrau in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Princess Olga Pskov International to Atyrau Airport via Moscow Vnukovo, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Pskov Pass to Bologoe-Moskovskoe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $90–130
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $15–21
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $28–40
Train from Bologoe Moskovskoe to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $210–310
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $50–70
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $70–100
Train from St Petersburg Glavny to Aksaraiskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $240–340
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $60–80
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $80–110
Train from Smarhoń to Skopin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $150–210
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–65
Train from Pavelec-Tulskii to Verhnii Baskunchak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $150–210
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $30–45
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $45–65
- Phone
- +371 22 474 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vissa
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Atyrau is 2627 km. It takes approximately 35h 39m to drive from Riga to Atyrau.
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