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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Riga by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane ATH - RIX
    6h 13m
    $111–351

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 31m
    $251–367

  3. Drive  2,761.4 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Rigacar car 2,761.4 km
    30h 21m
    $567–819

  4. Bus via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    46h 41m
    $229–374

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus bus 848104
    2d 9h
    $195–310

Athens to Riga by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration46h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,151.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Riga, Latvia?

Aegean Airlines, Air Baltic, and LOT fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Riga, Bus Station via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 46h 41m.

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