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Riga to Sofia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Riga, Latvia to Sofia, Bulgaria by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Riga to Sofia

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Air Freight

2h 35m, Every 1-2 weeks

155kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 11h, Every 1-2 weeks

778kg CO₂e

Road Freight

23h 16m

2.32t CO₂e
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Riga to Sofia by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Riga to Sofia by plane will take about 2h 35m and departs from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrives into Sofia Airport (SOF). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Air Baltic is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Riga International Airport to Sofia Airport

Departs from

Departs from

2h 35m
Every 1-2 weeks
1,584 km
984 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

155kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: BTAir Baltic
Every 1-2 weeksAirbus A319
Carrier Identifier: LHLufthansa
Every 1-2 daysRoad Feeder Service+4 others
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Riga to Sofia by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Riga to Sofia by ship will take about 18 days 11h and departs from Riga (LVRIX) and arrives into Thessaloniki (GRSKG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Riga to Thessaloniki

Port of loading

Port of loading

18 days 11h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,481 km
4,648 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

778kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUBAL03 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Riga to Sofia by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Riga to Sofia. The total distance is around 2,300 km and will usually takes around 23h 16m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Riga to Sofia

23h 16m
N/A
2,300 km
1,429 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

2.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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