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There are 5 ways to get from Skopje to Riga by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane SKP - RIX
    5h 24m
    $121–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 58m
    $222–306

  3. Drive  2,127 km

    1. Drive from Skopje to Rigacar car 2,127 km
    23h 18m
    $383–553

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sh. Ekonomiketrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pristina to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus
    3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ruzomberoktrain train 603 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ružomberok to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus bus
    5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train
    39h 29m
    $176–254

  5. Bus via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pristinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pristina to Praguebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus bus
    44h 14m

Skopje to Riga by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Riga, Latvia?

Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, and Wizz Air fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Riga, Bus Station via Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica, Budapest Hotel Platanus, and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 35h 58m.

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