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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Budapest is to bus which costs 39 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 23h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs 22 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Kaišiadorys, Mockava and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.

How far is it from Riga to Budapest?

The distance between Riga and Budapest is 1129 km. The road distance is 1327.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 23h 31m and costs 39 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Riga to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Budapest bus from?

Riga to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Budapest train from?

Riga to Budapest train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Budapest?

The best way to get from Riga to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs 22 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 39 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 23h 31m, you could also train, which costs 70 000 Ft - 240 000 Ft and takes 24h 18m.

Where does the Riga to Budapest bus arrive?

Riga to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 11:02 PM in Riga and 10:02 PM in Budapest.

Where does the Riga to Budapest train arrive?

Riga to Budapest train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Budapest is 1327 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Riga to Budapest.

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

Book your Riga to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6531+ hotels available in Budapest.

Riga to Budapest - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane RIX - BUD
5h 18m
Ft 22,759–91,029
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1301
23h 31m
Ft 39,000–65,000
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
24h 18m
Ft 73,588–234,953
Drive 1,327.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Budapestcar 1,327.3 km
16h 5m
Ft 76,143–109,984
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane RIX - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
7h 34m
Ft 34,079–148,829

Riga to Budapest by bus

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Distance: 1,129.5 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Budapest, Hungary?

Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 39,000–65,000 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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