Cheapest Way to get from Budapest to Riga
May 30, 2005 | 1:34 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 5
Cheapest Way to get from Budapest to Riga
In June, I want to go from Budapest to Riga on approx. June 20, am trying to find the cheapest way to do so without it being an overly cumbersome trip.
Any suggestions? I would like to stop over in either Moscow or St. Petersberg if possible.
Cheers,
Brian
Any suggestions? I would like to stop over in either Moscow or St. Petersberg if possible.
Cheers,
Brian
May 30, 2005 | 2:35 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: DUB
Programs: AA, CO, AF-KL, [EI]
Posts: 600
I don't think there are any direct flights BUD-RIX, but possibly one of the cheaper options could be flying with easyJet BUD-SXF-RIX (i.e. via Berlin Schnefeld).
Not sure about the times, possibly night in Berlin required - but from what I could see, this option could still make financial sense (2 flights for ca. 150USD all-in). Do check www.easyjet.com
There's still the option of taking the bus (possibly) - www.eurolines.com
- could be a real hassle though
You mights also want to check the following airlines
www.malev.hu
www.csa.cz
www.airbaltic.com
www.lal.lt
www.estonian-air.ee
www.scandinavian.net
I can't see how a stop-over in Moscow or St.Petersburg could be done if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
hope this helps
okko
Not sure about the times, possibly night in Berlin required - but from what I could see, this option could still make financial sense (2 flights for ca. 150USD all-in). Do check www.easyjet.com
There's still the option of taking the bus (possibly) - www.eurolines.com
- could be a real hassle though
You mights also want to check the following airlines
www.malev.hu
www.csa.cz
www.airbaltic.com
www.lal.lt
www.estonian-air.ee
www.scandinavian.net
I can't see how a stop-over in Moscow or St.Petersburg could be done if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
hope this helps
okko
May 30, 2005 | 6:55 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: New York
Posts: 1,312
Trains in eastern Europe are very cheap, even with a sleeper. Budapest-St. Petersburg (only once or twice a week) or Moscow (at least one train a day) takes 2 nights, and St. Petersburg or Moscow-Riga (daily, one train a day each) is an overnight trip.
May 30, 2005 | 11:50 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: GVA
Programs: QR Silver, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 36
Visa
Don't forget; you will need a Visa for Russia and when travelling by train; also Transitvisa for some Country's on your way to Russia.
You can check it here: http://www.delta.com/travel/trav_ser...atic/index.jsp
Have fun
KBPflyer
You can check it here: http://www.delta.com/travel/trav_ser...atic/index.jsp
Have fun
KBPflyer
May 31, 2005 | 4:22 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: FRA
Programs: LH FTL
Posts: 246
I would consider Easyjet (via STN), Ryanair (via HHF) or AirBaltic (via Stockholm (they have more optins, too).
In Riga I recommend Hotel Centra (www.centra.lv). Definitely the best in town!
In Riga I recommend Hotel Centra (www.centra.lv). Definitely the best in town!
May 31, 2005 | 4:38 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,269
Originally Posted by bkrichter
In June, I want to go from Budapest to Riga on approx. June 20, am trying to find the cheapest way to do so without it being an overly cumbersome trip.