The cheapest and fastest buses from Ventspils to Riga
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ventspils to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventspils to Riga will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ventspils for Riga on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Ventspils to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ventspils to Riga buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 9:00 AM Ventspils | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Ventspils, Bus Station | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Rīgas, Lastādijas iela (SAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:30 AM Ventspils | 2h55 | 12:25 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Ventspils | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Ventspils | 2h59 | 1:59 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Ventspils, Bus Station | 2h59 | 1:59 PM Rīgas, Lastādijas iela (SAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:00 PM Ventspils | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:00 PM Ventspils | 2h49 | 3:49 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:35 PM Ventspils | 4h00 | 5:35 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM Ventspils | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:00 PM Ventspils | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Ventspils, Bus Station | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Rīgas, Lastādijas iela (SAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:30 PM Ventspils | 3h00 | 7:30 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Ventspils, Bus Station | 2h59 | 8:29 PM Rīgas, Lastādijas iela (SAO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:30 PM Ventspils | 2h59 | 8:29 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:10 PM Ventspils | 3h15 | 9:25 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Ventspils | 2h50 | 9:50 AM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Ventspils | 2h50 | 10:50 AM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ventspils to Riga
Buses from Ventspils to Riga run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 161 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Ecolines, IK "Auto un būve", Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" from Ventspils to RigaYou can travel by bus between Ventspils to Riga with Infobus, Ecolines, IK "Auto un būve", Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Ecolines
IK "Auto un būve"
Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss"
FAQs: Bus from Ventspils to Riga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventspils to Riga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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