There are 7 ways to get from Zadar to Riga 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 Zadar Airport
best- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZAD - RIX
8h 13m$79–307Bus
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N949
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1301
31h 30m$175–287Bus, train via Vienna
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Perušićbus 938
- Take the train from Perusic to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbftrain Ec
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
- Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
37h 27m$313–485Drive 1,897.7 km
- Drive from Zadar to Rigacar 1,897.7 km
20h 14m$342–494Bus to Split Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SPU - RIX
7h 33m$118–423Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
32h 45m$153–229Bus via Prague
- Take the bus from Sukošan to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
38h 38m$177–324
Zadar to Riga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Riga is to bus and train which costs $150 - $230 and takes 32h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zadar to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.
The distance between Zadar and Riga is 1571 km. The road distance is 1897.7 km.
The best way to get from Zadar to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 31h 30m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Zadar to Riga, including transfers.
Zadar to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.
The best way to get from Zadar to Riga is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 31h 30m.
Zadar to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Riga is 1h ahead of Zadar. It is currently 11:54 PM in Zadar and 12:54 AM in Riga.
What companies run services between Zadar, Croatia and Riga, Latvia?
Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 31h 30m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Zadar Airport to Riga International Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Zadar Airport to Riga International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–300
Flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Perusic to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Perušić
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zadar bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Riga is 1898 km. It takes approximately 20h 14m to drive from Zadar to Riga.
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