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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
$50
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 46 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
561 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Riga will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 34 buses that leave Warsaw for Riga on Fri, Jul 24, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 561 km distance in an average of 9 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.



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FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $42 Average price |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Riga:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Riga costing on average $42 (€42).
A bus is $289 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Riga costing on average $327 (€327).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Train takes on average 20h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Riga buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:50 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h30 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h15 | 8:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h15 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h40 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h20 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h05 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h30 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 10h10 | 9:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h35 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h00 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h40 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 12:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h00 | 2:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 12:50 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 12h40 | 2:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h40 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 10h20 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 9:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 9h05 | 7:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 9:50 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 8h45 | 7:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h55 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h20 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h50 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 1:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h35 | 12:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 11:59 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 12h16 | 1:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h10 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h15 | 5:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h40 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h45 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Riga run on average 28 times per day, taking around 12h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 348 miles (561 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 348 miles (561 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€22) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Riga buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta station pair, with some services arriving at Riga. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
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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