How to get to Riga from Budapest

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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Riga

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £100, while a flight costs an average of £392.

Distance: 1105 km

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Flight
Driving

£100

Average Price

Cheapest

£392

Average Price

£224

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

24h 5m

Average total duration

23h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 48m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

15h 43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

3.3 - 6.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Air Baltic

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Riga is a coach with an average price of £100.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Riga:

A coach is £292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Riga costing on average £392.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Riga including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £224 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £125. The journey takes 23h 35m versus 15h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Budapest to Riga

How to get to Riga from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Riga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:0522h15
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    17:20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £761One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:0522h15
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    17:20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £761One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO793
    20:253h15
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    0:40Riga International Airport
    £3061One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:4522h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    17:20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £761One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:1524h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    0:50Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £911One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3026h20
    Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
    0:50Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    £921One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH1343 · LH890
    5:556h25
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    13:20Riga International Airport
    £2711One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1339 · LH892
    14:257h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    23:10Riga International Airport
    £2711One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO538 · LO783
    17:3018h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    13:10Riga International Airport
    £2961One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Budapest to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Riga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Riga including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Riga is a coach with an average price of £100.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Riga:

A coach is £292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Riga costing on average £392.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 5m.

The Budapest to Riga distance is approximately 1105 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Riga is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 20 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Riga as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Riga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Finnair to go to Riga by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Riga by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Riga:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Budapest to Riga, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Riga, you can visit the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, known for its impressive organ and historical significance. Enjoy a performance at the prestigious Latvian National Opera or relax on the sandy shores of Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Explore the vast collection of Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets, concerts, and events. Discover Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest markets housed in former Zeppelin hangars. Visit St. Peter's Church for panoramic views of the city, admire the extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the Art Nouveau District, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
To fully experience Riga, plan for a stay of three to four days, allowing time to explore its historical old town, vibrant markets, and cultural attractions.

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