How to travel from Bratislava to Riga, Latvia
The distance between Bratislava and Riga is around 1,170km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bratislava to Riga by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Riga → Bratislava if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Riga (RIX).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Riga Bus Station.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€70($70)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Breclav then Warszawa Gdanska and then to Augustow then take the bus to Jelgava station.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Riga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Riga by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Bratislava and Riga is around 1,170km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,085km (674 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bratislava and Riga by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Riga is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bratislava and Riga. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bratislava and Riga. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 22h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Riga. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Riga. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Riga (RIX). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Riga is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Riga.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Riga. The distance is around 1,350km (839 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Riga is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Riga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €64($64) | hourly | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Bus | 22h 10m | €70($70) | 5 times a week | 1,388km (862 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 35m | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 1,375km (855 miles) |
| Train to Hradec Kralove Hlavni Nadrazi, Bus | 1 day 1h | €80($80) | once a week | 1,667km (1,036 miles) |
Drive | 15hrs | €245($245) | on demand | 1,350km (839 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bratislava and Riga
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Bus companies
Slovak Lines
Ecolines
Train operators
Airports near Riga
The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.
Riga International Airport (RIX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Riga