How to travel from Budapest to Riga

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from Budapest to Riga

How to get from Budapest to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30PM24h15
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
09:45PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1121One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM24h35
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:50AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1071One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO536 · LO781
12:55PM4h00
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:55PMRiga International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM28h25
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1151One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:15AM30h10
Budapest, Mexikói Út M
04:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1131One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM24h15
Budapest, Mexikói Út M
12:50AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$1101One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO534 · LO781
09:45AM7h10
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:55PMRiga International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO783
08:20PM15h45
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
01:05PMRiga International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO538 · LO783
05:50PM18h15
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
01:05PMRiga International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Riga.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Budapest to Riga: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Riga is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $62 (€56) compared to other travel options to Riga:

A bus is $20 (€18) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $82 (€74) from Budapest to Riga.

The fastest way from Budapest to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Riga that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 23 h 15 min of travel time.

Riga is approximately 685 miles (1105 km) away from Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Riga is:

  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Riga from Budapest as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Riga:

  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Budapest to Riga depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Budapest to Riga:

  • You can take a bus from Budapest to Riga with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $62 (€56) with FlixBus from Budapest to Riga.
  • You can travel to Riga from Budapest by flight with LOT Polish Airlines or Air Baltic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $82 (€74) with Air Baltic from Budapest to Riga.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Riga with the following travel companies:

  • Direct services by bus with.
  • Direct flight with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Riga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Budapest to Riga.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Budapest to Riga often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas or Berlin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Budapest and Riga itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Riga and any of these top destinations today!

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