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Bus Ghent to Riga: Trip Overview

Bus Ghent to Riga: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$118
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:50 AM
Latest bus departure8:55 PM

Ghent to Riga Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ghent - Riga

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Riga without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Ghent to Riga takes around 1d 11h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1d 11h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 918 miles (1480 km) that separate the two cities.

Ghent and Riga are 918 miles (1480 km) apart.

If you're headed to Riga from Ghent, chances are that your bus will depart from Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop and arrive at Starptautiskā autoosta. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Ghent to Riga by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $118, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $118 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $118 and $129, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Riga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St. Peter’s Church, The Freedom Monument, Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, Riga Castle and Museum of the Occupation of Latvia.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Ghent to Riga. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Ghent to Riga but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ghent to Riga, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ghent to Riga.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Ghent to Riga while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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