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Riga to Smolensk
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Riga, Latvia → Smolensk, Russia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riga to Smolensk
Composite routes from Riga to Smolensk
Cheapest
8 h 31 min
Car
623 km.
from $34
Other
13 h 6 min
Train, bus via Orsha, Train, bus via Orsha
550 km.
from $5.43
17 h 15 min
550 km.
from $36.78
14 h 49 min
550 km.
from $90.33
12 h 7 min
Bus, Train
550 km.
from $169.39
13 h 55 min
Train, Bus
549 km.
Select a ticket
15 h 39 min
549 km.
from $97.01
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Continue onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 347 м
347 м
Keep left onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 128 м
128 м
Continue onto 11. novembra krastmala
11. novembra krastmala, 371 м
371 м
Keep right onto Ģenerāļa Radziņa krastmala
Ģenerāļa Radziņa krastmala, 4 km 269 м
4 km 269 м
Keep left onto P4
1 km 938 м
1 km 938 м
Keep right onto Slāvu iela
Slāvu iela, 358 м
358 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Krustpils iela
Krustpils iela, 3 km 133 м
3 km 133 м
Turn left onto Granīta iela
Granīta iela, 9 km 781 м
9 km 781 м
Turn right onto Institūta iela
Institūta iela, 14 km 133 м
14 km 133 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ulbroka - Ogre
Ulbroka - Ogre, 1 km 703 м
1 km 703 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tīnūži - Koknese
Tīnūži - Koknese, 58 km 125 м
58 km 125 м
Keep right onto Tīnūži - Koknese
Tīnūži - Koknese, 364 м
364 м
Turn right onto Koknese — Vērene — Madliena — Suntaži
Koknese — Vērene — Madliena — Suntaži, 2 km 127 м
2 km 127 м
Turn right onto 1905. gada iela
1905. gada iela, 159 м
159 м
Turn left onto Paugu iela
Paugu iela, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
Turn right onto Koknese — Odziena — Jāņukalns — Bērzaune
Koknese — Odziena — Jāņukalns — Bērzaune, 379 м
379 м
Turn left onto A6
270 м
270 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rīga - Daugavpils - Krāslava - Baltkrievijas robeža (Patarnieki)
Rīga - Daugavpils - Krāslava - Baltkrievijas robeža (Patarnieki), 16 km 194 м
16 km 194 м
Keep right onto V960
100 м
100 м
Continue onto V960
1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Keep right onto V960
5 km 719 м
5 km 719 м
Turn right onto Daugavas iela
Daugavas iela, 3 km 522 м
3 km 522 м
Turn right onto Rīga - Daugavpils - Krāslava - Baltkrievijas robeža (Patarnieki)
Rīga - Daugavpils - Krāslava - Baltkrievijas robeža (Patarnieki), 13 km 712 м
13 km 712 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Madonas iela
Madonas iela, 294 м
294 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Varoņu iela
Varoņu iela, 2 km 221 м
2 km 221 м
Continue onto Zīlānu iela
Zīlānu iela, 89 м
89 м
Turn right onto Daugavpils iela
Daugavpils iela, 77 km 689 м
77 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A6
14 km 237 м
14 km 237 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A6
33 km 998 м
33 km 998 м
Turn left onto Lāčplēša iela
Lāčplēša iela, 2 km 238 м
2 km 238 м
Turn right onto Vienības iela
Vienības iela, 40 м
40 м
Turn sharp left onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 33 km 40 м
33 km 40 м
Keep left onto Р20
30 km 678 м
30 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Р20
56 km 511 м
56 km 511 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Р20
3 km 938 м
3 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Р20
108 km 577 м
108 km 577 м
Turn left onto вуліца Генерала Белабародава
вуліца Генерала Белабародава, 11 km 651 м
11 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Варонаўскае кальцо
Варонаўскае кальцо, 33 km 390 м
33 km 390 м
Continue onto Р21
19 km 423 м
19 km 423 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Р-120
3 km 851 м
3 km 851 м
Keep left and take Р-120 toward Орёл, Смоленск
Орёл, Смоленск, Р-120, 116 м
116 м
Keep right and drive toward Смоленск
Смоленск, 89 м
89 м
Turn slight right onto Витебское шоссе
Витебское шоссе, 48 km 369 м
48 km 369 м
Keep left
16 km 85 м
16 km 85 м
Turn right onto улица 12 лет Октября
улица 12 лет Октября, 347 м
347 м
Keep left onto улица 12 лет Октября
улица 12 лет Октября, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto улица Кашена
улица Кашена, 195 м
195 м
Turn right
94 м
94 м
Keep right
2 km 691 м
2 km 691 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
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Train operators
Found: 10
BR
Belarusian Railway (High Speed Trains)
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BR
Belarusian Railway (BCh)
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BR
Belarusian Railway (БЧ)
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LR
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
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UL
UAB LTG Link
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RR
Russian Railways (РЖД)
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RR
Russian Railways (Commuter Trains)
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BR
Belarusian Railway (Commuter Trains)
Website
RR
Russian Railways (RZhD)
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VI
Vivi
Website
RR
Russian Railways (РЖД)
1h 10m
Twice daily
$15.24–$25.41
8 (800) 775-00-00
8 (800) 775-00-00
RR
Russian Railways (Commuter Trains)
1h 2m
Twice daily
$6.99–$10.16
8 (800) 775-00-00
8 (800) 775-00-00
RR
Russian Railways (RZhD)
1h 12m
4 times a week
$26.68–$76.22
8 (800) 775-00-00
8 (800) 775-00-00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Smolensk?
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to bus which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 17h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Smolensk?
The fastest way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to drive which takes 8h 34m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Riga and Smolensk?
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Smolensk via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and Minsk Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
How far is it from Riga to Smolensk?
The distance between Riga and Smolensk is 690 km. The road distance is 629.5 km.
How do I travel from Riga to Smolensk without a car?
The best way to get from Riga to Smolensk without a car is to train and bus via Orsha which takes 13h 6m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Riga to Smolensk?
It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Riga to Smolensk, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Riga to Smolensk bus from?
Riga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Train or bus from Riga to Smolensk?
The best way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to bus via Minsk which takes 14h 49m and costs $50 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $34.78 - $130.43 and takes 15h 39m.
Where does the Riga to Smolensk bus arrive?
Riga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.
What is the time difference between Riga and Smolensk?
Smolensk is 1h ahead of Riga. It is currently 09:06 in Riga and 10:06 in Smolensk.
Can I drive from Riga to Smolensk?
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Smolensk is 629 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Riga to Smolensk.
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