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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Poltava is to bus and train which costs 3 700 ₴ - 6 500 ₴ and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Poltava is to drive which takes 21h 15m and costs 13 000 ₴ - 19 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Poltava?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Poltava via Kyiv Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Poltava?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Wschodnia and Chelm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.

How far is it from Riga to Poltava?

The distance between Riga and Poltava is 1988 km. The road distance is 1615.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Poltava without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 50m and costs 3 700 ₴ - 6 500 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 26h 50m to get from Riga to Poltava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Poltava bus from?

Riga to Poltava bus services, operated by TransTempo, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Poltava train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Poltava?

The best way to get from Riga to Poltava is to train which takes 32h 48m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 15 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5 000 ₴ - 8 000 ₴ and takes 30h 5m.

Where does the Riga to Poltava bus arrive?

Riga to Poltava bus services, operated by TransTempo, arrive at Kyiv Bus station.

Where does the Riga to Poltava train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Poltava?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Poltava is 1615 km. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Riga to Poltava.

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

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Where can I stay near Poltava?

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus 824103
2. Take the train from Lviv to Poltava-Kyivskatrain 112Л / ...
26h 50m
₴3,705–6,050
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 Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Chelmtrain Ic
5. Take the train from Chelm to Poltava-Kyivskatrain
32h 48m
₴6,922–14,837
Drive 1,615.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Poltavacar 1,615.4 km
21h 15m
₴12,972–18,737
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Poltavabus 3330
30h 5m
₴5,288–7,650
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the bus from Vilnius to Pyriatynbus
3. Take the bus from Pyriatyn to Poltavabus
37h 19m
₴5,962–6,710

Riga to Poltava by train

7Weekly Trains

32h 48mAverage Duration

₴6,922Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,988.3 km
Duration: 26h 50m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Poltava, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Poltava-Kyivska via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Chelm in around 32h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Poltava via Kyiv Bus station in around 30h 5m.

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