The cheapest and fastest coaches from Riga to Kyiv
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
1 d 20 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 19 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
836 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riga to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Kyiv will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £67.
Of the 5 buses that leave Riga for Kyiv every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 836 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Riga to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Riga to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 26h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, and a coach costs an average of £54.
Distance: 836 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£74 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
26h 54m Average total duration Fastest 26h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 67h 48m Average total duration 67h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Riga to Kyiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Kyiv coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 26h30 | 11:30 Vydubychi Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 25h10 | 10:10 Kyiv, prospekt Akademika Palladina (Київ, проспект Академіка Палладіна) | 0 changesdirect | |
6232353 | 12:55 Riga | 23h20 | 12:15 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
M-2335+ M-6945 | 13:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 43h30 | 09:00 Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 36h35 | 04:35 Kyiv, prospekt Akademika Palladina (Київ, проспект Академіка Палладіна) | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 27h30 | 19:30 Kyiv, prospekt Akademika Palladina (Київ, проспект Академіка Палладіна) | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 37h20 | 05:20 Vydubychi Station | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 28h15 | 20:15 Vydubychi Station | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 36h05 | 04:35 Kyiv, prospekt Akademika Palladina (Київ, проспект Академіка Палладіна) | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 36h50 | 05:20 Vydubychi Station | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 27h00 | 19:30 Kyiv, prospekt Akademika Palladina (Київ, проспект Академіка Палладіна) | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 16:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 27h45 | 20:15 Vydubychi Station | 1 change | |
M-1494 · M-6945 | 20:00 Rīgas, Lastādijas iela (SAO) | 37h00 | 09:00 Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 29h35 | 03:30 Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 30h05 | 04:00 Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:20 Riga | 24h20 | 06:40 Kyiv | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Kyiv
Buses from Riga to Kyiv run on average 16 times per day, taking around 26h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £45 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 836 km distance in 23h 20m.
Distance 836 km |
Average bus duration 26h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 23h 20m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Autolux, Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus, Euroticket, Ecolines (Autolux) from Riga to KyivYou can travel by bus between Riga to Kyiv with Autolux, Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus, Euroticket, Ecolines (Autolux) for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Riga to Kyiv coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Kyiv by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Riga, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga, Prāgas Iela and Riga, Juglas iela. When arriving in Kyiv, you can end your route in coach stations like Vydubychi Station, Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) and Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vydubychi Station, located 5.3 miles (8.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Riga and Kyiv
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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