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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $90 - $360 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $90 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 1m.

How far is it from Riga to Bulgaria?

The distance between Riga and Bulgaria is 1610 km. The road distance is 2088.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 35h 1m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Riga to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bulgaria bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Riga to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $90 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 35h 1m.

Where does the Riga to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bulgaria is 2088 km. It takes approximately 23h 3m to drive from Riga to Bulgaria.

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

Book your Riga to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2268+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Riga to Bulgaria - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Bulgaria by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RIX - SOF
5h 51m
$92–352
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
7h 56m
$90–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1301
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
35h 1m
$175–289
Drive 2,088.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Sofiacar 2,088.2 km
23h 3m
$376–543
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane RIX - VAR
8h 3m
$181–511
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 848103
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
42h 36m
$157–289

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,610.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Bulgaria?

Air Baltic and Austrian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 35h 1m.

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