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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 on Oct 22
$88
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$101
Fastest journey on Oct 22
10 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
13 h 55 m
Buses on Oct 22
8
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Minsk to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Minsk to Riga will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Minsk to Riga without transferring at least once.
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M-9271+
M-1890
M-9271 · M-925+
M-2335
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M-9271 · M-925+
M-2335
M-9271 · M-898+
M-2335
M-9271 · M-898+
M-2335Buses from Minsk to Riga run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 17m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Minsk to Riga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Eurolines Lithuania | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Eurolines Lithuania | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Eurolines Lithuania | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Eurolines Lithuania | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Minsk to Riga buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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M-9271 · M-898+ M-2335 | 7:00 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 16h30 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
M-9271+ M-1889 | 7:00 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 21h15 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
M-9271 · M-898+ M-2335 | 8:00 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 15h30 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
M-9271 · M-925+ M-2335 | 8:00 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 15h30 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
M-9271+ M-1889 | 8:00 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 20h15 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:15 PM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 10h05 | 9:20 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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· | 4:00 AM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 17h55 | 9:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
· | 4:00 AM Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") | 12h00 | 4:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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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
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Most Minsk to Riga buses use the Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair. Use this guide to compare Minsk and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") is 1 km from Minsk city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны") has practical services for this route, including Taxis and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны").
Available at Minsk, Avtovokzal Tsentralny (Минск, Аўтавакзал "Цэнтральны"): Taxis.
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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