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Riga → Pskov

Riga to Pskov by bus

Pskov lies 271 km (169 mi) north-east of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 7 min including stops, over roughly 331 km (206 mi) of road.

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RigaPskov
CountryLatviaRussia
Population742,572210,501
Elevation6 m (20 ft)35 m (115 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Riga)UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow)

What changes when you arrive in Pskov

Crossing from Latvia into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.

Where to book buses from Riga to Pskov

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Pskov

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Common questions

How far is Pskov from Riga?

271 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riga; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).

How long does it take to get from Riga to Pskov by bus?

About 5 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Riga and Pskov?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Pskov?

The Ruble (RUB).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.