There are 10 ways to get from Romania to Latvia by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OTP - RIX
5h 39m$82–312Bus via Budapest
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
32h 57mTrain
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
43h 4m$158–190Drive 1,731.3 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Rigacar 1,731.3 km
24h 38m$312–451Fly from Cluj-Napoca
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CLJ - RIX
6h 36m$89–298Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BBU - RIX
8h 15m$233–703Bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iasi Airport to Strășenibus
- Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane RMO - RIX
8h 38mTrain, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BUD - RIX
8h 37m$113–350Bus
- Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus Gns-04 / ...
- Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus 8252
36h$140–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
- Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
2d 12h$221–466
Romania to Latvia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romania to Latvia is to bus which costs $140 - $170 and takes 36h.
The fastest way to get from Romania to Latvia is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Latvia station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Romania to Latvia. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Bucuresti Nord, Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 4m.
The distance between Romania and Latvia is 1414 km. The road distance is 1731.3 km.
The best way to get from Romania to Latvia without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 32h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Romania to Latvia, including transfers.
Romania to Latvia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.
Romania to Latvia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
The best way to get from Romania to Latvia is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $80 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs and takes 32h 57m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $190 and takes 43h 4m.
What companies run services between Romania and Latvia?
Air Baltic, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Riga, Bus Station via Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 32h 57m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–320
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Riga International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Riga International Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Riga International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–310
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–68
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 745 766 766
- [email protected]
- Website
- maxibustravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- maxibustravel.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Romania to Latvia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Romania to Latvia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Latvia is 1731 km. It takes approximately 24h 38m to drive from Romania to Latvia.
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