- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
€81
Average price
€144
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 7 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
836 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyiv to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Riga will cost around €144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.
It's difficult to get from Kyiv to Riga without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a bus costs an average of €57.
Distance: 519 miles (836 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€72 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 8m Average total duration Fastest 26h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €137. The journey takes 26h 38m versus 16h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Autolux, My Way, PolskiBus, TransTempo.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator Sem Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator Eurolines Lithuania | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €104 |
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Riga buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 34h00 | 8:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 33h30 | 8:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 34h20 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 33h50 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 33h20 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 33h45 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 33h15 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:15 PM Vydubychi Station | 29h40 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:15 PM Vydubychi Station | 29h35 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Dachna Bus Station | 32h20 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 30h45 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 29h45 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 31h25 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 30h50 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:00 PM Vydubychi Station | 41h45 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kyiv to Riga run on average 16 times per day, taking around 26h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €57 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 519 miles (836 km) distance in 24h 10m.
Distance 519 miles (836 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 24h 10m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Riga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riga trip today.
The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Well-curated museum on Latvia’s occupations by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It gives vital context for Riga and modern Latvia.
Fascinating museum on the Art Nouveau era inside a richly decorated 1903 apartment. Ideal for understanding Riga’s iconic architecture.
Riga’s UNESCO-listed medieval core is packed with churches, guild houses, squares, and winding lanes. It is the city’s classic walking area.
Celebrated avenue lined with ornate Art Nouveau facades by Eisenstein and others. A top place to appreciate Riga’s architectural fame.
Leafy canal-side park around the old city moat, ideal for relaxed walks, bridges, flowers, and classic views of central Riga.
Grey peas with bacon is a classic Latvian winter dish of stewed peas mixed with fried onions and bacon, especially tied to festive tables.
Rye bread soup is a traditional sweet dessert made from dark rye bread, dried fruit and spices, valued for turning Latvia's staple bread into comfort food.
Sklandrausis is a protected Latvian pastry with rye crust and carrot-potato filling, rooted in Livonian and Kurzeme cooking traditions.
One of Riga's best-known fine dining restaurants, offering tasting menus, polished service and contemporary Baltic cuisine.
Refined Latvian fine dining in the Old Town, known for seasonal local ingredients, elegant plating and a calm historic setting.
A respected cellar restaurant serving modern Latvian cuisine with game, fish and regional produce in a warm medieval atmosphere.
Moderate for the Baltics: hotels and dining cost more than Vilnius, but public transport is cheap and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included only at higher-end venues. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis usually round up. Cafes may use small change or none.
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Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta -> Riga Old Town
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyiv to Riga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kyiv to Riga buses use the Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Vydubychi (Київ, Автостанція Видубичі) to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Riga. Use this guide to compare Kyiv and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Autoosta (in the station), Bakery Express (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Elevators, ramps.
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