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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Mexikói út | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Starptautiskā autoosta | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags |
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Get from Riga to Budapest
The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours, and with fares starting at just R 1 396, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Riga and Budapest
Stops in Riga
- B
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia - C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia - D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
Stops in Budapest
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary - C
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937 - F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Based on 13072 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 396
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riga to Budapest by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Riga to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riga to Budapest start at R 1 396. The average price for this route is around R 2 381. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Riga to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Riga to Budapest is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1105 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Riga to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riga to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Riga to Budapest at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riga to Budapest?
A bus trip from Riga to Budapest produces an estimated 27.606875000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riga to Budapest was searched and found on 26 Jul 2026 with a price of R 1 690To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riga to Budapest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 690 to R 3 765 for a bus ticket from Riga to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 690, which is on 2026-07-26.
