How to travel from Riga to Kyiv

Travel between Riga, Latvia and Kyiv, Ukraine is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Latvia enter Ukraine?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Kyiv from Riga?

Conditions of entry into Ukraine:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Kyiv, Ukraine?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Ukraine has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 3/3/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Kyiv from Riga.

Return travel to Riga, Latvia from Ukraine is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Latvia from Ukraine?

Entry into Latvia is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Ukraine.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Latvia from Ukraine?

Requirements for reentering Latvia:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Latvia?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Latvia to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Riga, Latvia was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Riga from Kyiv.

You can travel from Riga to Kyiv 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kyiv is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Kyiv:

A flight is $84 (€74) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Riga to Kyiv costing on average $93 (€82).

The fastest way from Riga to Kyiv is by bus with an average journey time of 46 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Kyiv that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance from Riga to Kyiv is approximately 518 miles (835 km).

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

• Most travelers board their bus from Riga, Prāgas Iela and arrive in Kyiv, Avtovokzal Teremky (Київ, Aвтовокзал Теремки).
• Most travelers take a flight from Riga International Airport to Kiev Boryspil International Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Riga to Kyiv, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Ecolines to go to Kyiv by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ecolines Riga to Kyiv tickets on Omio for $93 (€82).

Before traveling from Riga to Kyiv, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $93 (€82) one way.
• A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $9 (€8) one way.

But we recommend booking Riga to Kyiv tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.