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14 h 33 min
1170 km.
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Riga, Latvia → Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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Nine ways to Travel from Riga to Banská Bystrica

Composite routes from Riga to Banská Bystrica

Cheapest
14 h 33 min
Car
1170 km.
from $64
Other
8 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
970 km.
from $119.42
12 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
970 km.
from $111.16
22 h 25 min
970 km.
from $180.17
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
970 km.
from $120.08
11 h 36 min
Bus, Train
970 km.
from $136.49
15 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
970 km.
from $181.38
11 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
970 km.
from $174.86
24 h 1 min
970 km.
from $161.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.11–$241.37
Plane from Riga International Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$304.89
Plane from Riga International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$177.85
Plane from Riga International Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$279.48

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Riga International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$431.92
Plane from Riga International Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$317.59
Plane from Riga International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$482.74

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$431.92
Plane from Riga International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$482.74
Plane from Riga International Airport to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$584.37
Plane from Riga International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$457.33
Plane from Riga International Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.98–$330.30
Plane from Riga International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$381.11
Plane from Riga International Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$304.89
Plane from Riga International Airport to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Banská
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Banská
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.98–$165.15
Bus from Žilina to Banská
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$10.80

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$49.54

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.26–$27.95

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Ostrava
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.51–$26.68

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$38.11

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14
Train from Kaunas to Kraków
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$69.87
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Kaunas to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$38.11

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Kosice to Zvolen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51
Train from Vrutky to Banska
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.34

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$19.06

Ukrainian Railways (UZ)

Phone:
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email:
Website:
uz.gov.ua/en/
Train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$55.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica is to train and night bus which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 21h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica is to fly and night bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Banská Bystrica?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Banská Bystrica via Žilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Banská Bystrica?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Banska Bystrica via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Centralna, Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi and Vrutky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

How far is it from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

The distance between Riga and Banská Bystrica is 1310 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Banská Bystrica without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica without a car is to train and night bus which takes 21h 41m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Banská Bystrica bus from?

Riga to Banská Bystrica bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Banská Bystrica train from?

Riga to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Lithuanian Railways (LG), depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

The best way to get from Riga to Banská Bystrica is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 24h 1m.

Where does the Riga to Banská Bystrica bus arrive?

Riga to Banská Bystrica bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Banská Bystrica?

Banská Bystrica is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 11:03 in Riga and 10:03 in Banská Bystrica.

Where does the Riga to Banská Bystrica train arrive?

Riga to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Lithuanian Railways (LG), arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Banská Bystrica is 1183 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Riga to Banská Bystrica.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Banská Bystrica?

Book your Riga to Banská Bystrica bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Banská Bystrica?

There are 605+ hotels available in Banská Bystrica. Prices start at $58.33 per night.
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