How much is the bus ticket from Riga to Kyiv?

The cheapest bus tickets from Riga to Kyiv start at R 1 076. The average price for this route is around R 2 006. 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 Kyiv?

The average bus journey time from Riga to Kyiv is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 838 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d and is operated by TransTempo .

Which bus companies service the Riga to Kyiv route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Ecolines , TransTempo , My Way , Volodymyr - Trans , Infobus , Z-TIME .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riga to Kyiv?

The earliest bus departs from Riga to Kyiv at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riga to Kyiv?

A bus trip from Riga to Kyiv produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Riga to Kyiv?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 494 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riga to Kyiv?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Riga to Kyiv?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riga to Kyiv?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Z-TIME , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Riga to Kyiv from R 1 047 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:55	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 5h	05:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
	Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:00	пр-т. Берестейський 142, АС "Дачна", Kyiv	Fastest
Volodymyr - Trans	Bus	09:20	13.janvāra iela	1d	09:40	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags
	Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:20	вул. Петлюри 32, Центральний залізничний вокзал, Автостанція "Київ", платформа №9, Kyiv	No tags
	Bus	09:30	Riga	1d 5h	15:20	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 6h	21:45	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:00	пр-т. Берестейський 142, АС "Дачна", Kyiv	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:20	вул. Петлюри 32, Центральний залізничний вокзал, Автостанція "Київ", платформа №9, Kyiv	No tags
Bus	09:30	Riga	1d 5h	15:20	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	1d 5h	05:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 5h	21:45	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
Volodymyr - Trans	Bus	09:20	13.janvāra iela	1d	09:40	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Fastest
	Bus	18:00	Riga	1d 13h	07:20	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:20	R.gas Autoosta, Pr.gas iela 1	1d 2h	11:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags
	Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	1d 5h	05:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:45	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 5h	21:45	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:00	пр-т. Берестейський 142, АС "Дачна", Kyiv	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:20	вул. Петлюри 32, Центральний залізничний вокзал, Автостанція "Київ", платформа №9, Kyiv	No tags
Bus	11:00	Riga	1d 2h	13:30	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	1d 5h	05:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 6h	21:45	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
	Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:00	пр-т. Берестейський 142, АС "Дачна", Kyiv	Fastest
Volodymyr - Trans	Bus	09:20	13.janvāra iela	1d	09:40	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags
	Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	1d	15:20	вул. Петлюри 32, Центральний залізничний вокзал, Автостанція "Київ", платформа №9, Kyiv	No tags
	Bus	09:30	Riga	1d 5h	15:20	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kyiv on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Starptautiskā autoosta	1d 5h	11:25	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Riga	1d 1h	12:10	Kyiv Akademmistechko Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Riga	1d 5h	15:20	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	1d 5h	05:30	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	No tags
Bus	11:00	Riga	1d 2h	13:30	Kiev Vydubychi Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:45 PM EET.

Get from Riga to Kyiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 076, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

838 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riga and Kyiv?

Stops in Riga

A
Riga Airport
B
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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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 Kyiv

A
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine
B
Tsentralniy avtovokzal
Nauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine
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C
Avtostantsiya Kyiv
Symona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine
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D
Metro Vokzalna
Vokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
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E
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000
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F
Vydubichi
Zaliznychne Hwy, 10, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 948 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Ecolines

4/5153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.4

TransTempo

4/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi2.5

My Way

Volodymyr - Trans

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.5

UA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riga to Kyiv 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 Kyiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riga to Kyiv start at R 1 076. The average price for this route is around R 2 006. 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 Kyiv?
The average bus journey time from Riga to Kyiv is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 838 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d and is operated by TransTempo.
Which bus companies service the Riga to Kyiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ecolines, TransTempo, My Way, Volodymyr - Trans, Infobus, Z-TIME.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riga to Kyiv?
The earliest bus departs from Riga to Kyiv at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riga to Kyiv?
A bus trip from Riga to Kyiv produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Riga to Kyiv?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 494 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riga to Kyiv?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Riga to Kyiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riga to Kyiv?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Z-TIME, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/01

R 2 551

06/01

R 1 550

Today

R 1 389

08/01

R 1 428

09/01

R 1 301

10/01

R 1 356

11/01

R 1 349

12/01

R 1 150

The cheapest trip from Riga to Kyiv was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 150

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riga to Kyiv as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 150 to R 3 034 for a bus ticket from Riga to Kyiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 150, which is on 2026-01-12.

Usually Ecolines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.