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There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Riga by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane OTP - RIX
    5h 38m
    $82–352

  2. Bus via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    33h 1m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus bus
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train
    41h 58m
    $198–270

  4. Drive  1,738.9 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Rigacar car 1,738.9 km
    24h 4m
    $313–453

  5. Fly from Cluj-Napoca

    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane CLJ - RIX
    7h 9m
    $88–298

  6. Fly from Iași International Airport

    1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane IAS - RIX
    7h 29m
    $112–382

  7. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport

    1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TSR - RIX
    8h 38m
    $112–402

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus 8252
    36h
    $134–164

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain train 402
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus bus
    2d 12h
    $210–456

Romania to Riga by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration41h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,412 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Romania and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata Unirii to Riga, Bus Station via Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 33h 1m.

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