What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to bus via Suceava which costs $95 - $160 and takes 35h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Bucur Obor via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Doraly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

How far is it from Riga to Bucharest?

The distance between Riga and Bucharest is 1413 km. The road distance is 1731.8 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 26h 48m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Riga to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bucharest bus from?

Riga to Bucharest bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 26h 48m.

Where does the Riga to Bucharest bus arrive?

Riga to Bucharest bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Riga to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bucharest is 1732 km. It takes approximately 24h 10m to drive from Riga to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Bucharest?

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Riga to Bucharest - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Bucharest by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
5h 35m
$82–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus Gns-01
26h 48m
$133–208
Drive 1,731.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Bucharestcar 1,731.8 km
24h 10m
$312–451
Bus via Suceava
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Bucharest Oborbus
35h 50m
$100–152

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,413.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Bucharest, Romania?

Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Bucur Obor via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, and Doraly in around 26h 48m.

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