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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Riga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 686 miles (1105 km)
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price |
24h 1m Average total duration 23h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Budapest to Riga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:20 PM28h25Budapest7:45 PMRiga$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:20 PM28h25Budapest7:45 PMRiga$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:35 PM24h15Budapest10:50 PMRiga$1781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 AM30h10Budapest2:25 PMRiga$1141One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM25h20Budapest10:50 PMRiga$1161One-way0 transfers
- 10:45 PM33h05Budapest7:50 AMRiga$1181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Riga:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Riga costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 35m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Riga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by bus.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Riga by flight.
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