How to travel from Riga to Kyiv

There are 2 ways to get from Riga to Kyiv: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kyiv is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $61 (€55) compared to other travel options to Kyiv:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $61 (€55) from Riga to Kyiv.

The fastest way to get to Kyiv from Riga is by bus with an average travel time of 22 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:

Train takes 67 h 18 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 518 miles (835 km) between Riga and Kyiv.

The average frequency per day from Riga to Kyiv is:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Kyiv as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Most travelers catch their bus from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Vydubychi Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Riga to Kyiv:

• Travel with Autolux, Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus or Ecolines (Autolux) to go to Kyiv by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Riga to Kyiv tickets on Omio for $61 (€55).
• Travel with UAB LTG Link for trains to Kyiv. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for UAB LTG Link Riga to Kyiv tickets on Omio for $61 (€55).

Yes, there are direct routes from Riga to Kyiv with the following travel companies:

• You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Kyiv with Ecolines (Autolux).

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