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There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Chișinău by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chișinău International Airport

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane RIX - RMO
    5h 29m
    $174–394

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain train 12
    2. Take the bus from Kaunas, Lithuania to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus bus Kaunas/Chișinău
    23h 16m
    $75–147

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain train 12
    2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain train
    3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Przemysl Glownytrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Vinnytsiatrain train Icp / ...
    5. Take the train from Vinnytsia to Chisinautrain train 351
    42h 6m
    $177–390

  4. Drive 1,480 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Chișinăucar car 1,480 km
    22h 7m
    $267–385

  5. Fly to Iași International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane plane RIX - IAS
    2. Take the bus from Iasi Airport to Strășenibus bus
    11h 24m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno autobusų stotisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kaunas, Lithuania to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 16m
    $78–168

  7. Bus via Vinnytsia

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vinnytsia Central Bus Stationbus bus 824103
    2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Chisinaubus bus 3290
    28h 55m
    $128–237

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus bus
    44h
    $180–440

Riga to Chișinău by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Chișinău, Moldova?

Air Baltic flies from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Chisinau via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Przemysl Glowny, and Vinnytsia in around 42h 6m.

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