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Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, known for national classics, Baltic art, and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Buses per day
26
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 26 buses that leave Warsaw for Riga on Tue, Jun 09, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 561 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 10 h 10 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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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 $27. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $52 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 $52 (€42).
A bus is $354 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Riga costing on average $401 (€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 04:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
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 $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Riga buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h30 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 10h10 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h40 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h15 | 8:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h40 | 8:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 12h20 | 8:55 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 | 5:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h00 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h25 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 11h05 | 6:55 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 | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h25 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 10h20 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h55 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 9h55 | 9:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 9h35 | 9:50 AM 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 | |
EL-20|v446>v121 | 11:59 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 12h16 | 1:15 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 $27 (€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 $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Riga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riga trip today.
Latvia’s main art museum, known for national classics, Baltic art, and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark historic building.
Important museum documenting Latvia under Soviet and Nazi occupations, with powerful exhibitions on repression, resistance, and memory.
Art museum inside a grand Venetian-style former stock exchange, featuring European, Asian, and decorative art collections.
Riga’s Old Town, packed with medieval streets, major landmarks, lively squares, and classic postcard views.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, popular for architecture walks, photography, and social media content.
Historic central square beside Riga Cathedral, a natural stop for sightseeing, events, and atmosphere in Old Riga.
Traditional grey peas served with fried bacon and onions. One of Latvia’s best-known national dishes, especially popular in winter and at festive meals.
Classic Latvian dessert made with layered rye bread crumbs, whipped cream, and berry jam. It showcases the importance of dark rye bread in local cuisine.
A traditional Latvian tart with a rye pastry shell filled with potato and carrot. It is a historic regional pastry recognized as part of Latvia’s culinary heritage.
A famous cellar tavern known for Latvian beer, hearty national dishes, and live folk atmosphere. A strong choice for traditional food in Old Riga.
A respected restaurant focused on refined Latvian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and modern presentations in a stylish but approachable atmosphere.
An established Old Riga restaurant offering elegant Latvian and European cooking with game, fish, and seasonal produce in a historic setting.
Moderate by European standards: old town dining costs more, while transport, groceries, and casual meals stay fairly affordable.
Service is often included or modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Tipping in cafes is optional; round up taxis if helpful.
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