How to Travel from

Riga to Istanbul

by Plane, Route or Car

Latvia Turkey Riga Istanbul

Cheapest

By car (2 850 km)

28 h 39 min

2850 km.

from $156

Fastest

Other

Bus via Khmelnytskyi

2 d 6 h 45 min

1804 km.

from $179.35

Bus

44 h 27 min

1803 km.

from $268.37

Bus via Chișinău

2 d 10 h 49 min

1804 km.

from $5.43

Bus operators

Express Busline

Phone:

+373 789 18 888

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

busline.md/en/

Bus from Rīga to Chisinau,

Ave. Duration:

40h

Frequency:

Twice a week

Ecolines (Autolux)

Phone:

+380 44 594 9010

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ecolines.net/ua/ru

Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi

Ave. Duration:

30h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.60–$101.63

Latlines

Phone:

+371 672 100 66

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

latlines.lv/

Bus from Jelgavas AO to Dvirtsevyi

Ave. Duration:

17h 27m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$101.64

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:

+373 22 542-185

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

autogara.md/

Bus from Chişinău Centru to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

17h 10m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$54.63–$88.93

Gunsel

Phone:

+380 (93) 320-44-44

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gunsel.ua/

Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul

Ave. Duration:

24h 5m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$95.28–$127.04

Bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul

Ave. Duration:

23h 35m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$95.28–$127.04

SIA "Tukuma auto"

Website:

tukumaauto.lv/

Bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.83–$3.18

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:

turkishairlines.com/

Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.96–$609.78

Air Baltic

Website:

airbaltic.com/

Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.96–$609.78

LOT

Website:

lot.com/

Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

6h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.96–$698.70

Tarom

Website:

tarom.ro/

Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

5h 22m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$215.96–$609.78

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to bus via Khmelnytskyi which costs $97.83 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Jelgavas AO and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 27m.

How far is it from Riga to Istanbul?

The distance between Riga and Istanbul is 1828 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 44h 27m and costs $163.04 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Riga to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Riga to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Istanbul bus from?

Riga to Istanbul bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $206.52 and takes 44h 27m.

Where does the Riga to Istanbul bus arrive?

Riga to Istanbul bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", arrive at Jelgavas AO station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Riga. It is currently 09:49 in Riga and 10:49 in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.

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Fine

8.8

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Fine

8.9

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Topkapı Palace

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Hagia Sophia

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Golden Horn

The Golden Horn (Turkish: Altın Boynuz or Haliç) is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. As a natural estuary that connects with the Bosphorus Strait at the point where the strait meets the Sea of Marmara, the waters of the Golden Horn help define the northern boundary of the peninsula constituting "Old Istanbul" (ancient Byzantium and Constantinople), the tip of which is the promontory of Sarayburnu, or Seraglio Point. This estuarial inlet geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a horn shape, sheltered harbor that in the course of history has protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.

Five ways to Travel from Riga to Istanbul

Transport providers

Bus operators

Express Busline

Ecolines (Autolux)

Latlines

Chisinau Bus Station

Gunsel

SIA "Tukuma auto"

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Air Baltic

LOT

Tarom

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul?

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul?

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Istanbul?

How far is it from Riga to Istanbul?

How do I travel from Riga to Istanbul without a car?

How long does it take to get from Riga to Istanbul?

Where do I catch the Riga to Istanbul bus from?

Bus or fly from Riga to Istanbul?

Where does the Riga to Istanbul bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Riga and Istanbul?

Where can I stay near Istanbul?