How to travel from Riga to Bucharest, Romania
The distance between Riga and Bucharest is around 1,411km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Riga to Bucharest by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bucharest → Riga if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Riga (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost$280($280)
Air Baltic
+ 3 othersBus
Take the bus to BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy and then to Bucureşti.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost$165($165)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Chernivtsi Bus station then Suceava and then to Pașcani then take the train to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$185($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Bucharest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Riga to Bucharest by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $280.
The distance between Riga and Bucharest is around 1,411km (876 miles).
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Riga and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $280.
The cheapest way to travel between Riga and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Riga and Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Riga to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
FlixBus, Omega Group, Ecolines, Ukraine buses, AL-TRANS and S.C. Autotrans Calatori Filaret S.A. run regular bus services between Riga and Bucharest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Riga and Bucharest. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Riga and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Tarom and Ryanair fly between Riga and Bucharest. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Riga to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Riga (RIX) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Riga and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $280.
Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Bucharest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 15m | $280($280) | every 20 mins | 1,411km (876 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | $165($165) | 5 times a week | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
| Bus via Kolomyja | 1 day 14h | $95($95) | once daily | 1,974km (1,227 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | $185($185) | twice a week | 1,867km (1,160 miles) |
| Bus to Chernivtsi Bus station, train | 1 day 7h | $125($125) | twice a week | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
| Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train | 1 day 16h | $100($100) | 5 times a week | 2,449km (1,522 miles) |
Drive | 23h 50m | $310($310) | on demand | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Riga and Bucharest
Bus companies
Latlines
Ukraine buses
Tabita Tour
Omega Group
Airlines
Air Baltic
Tarom
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Airports near Bucharest
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
Craiova Airport (CRA)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Bucharest