Vilnius to Riga bus with Lux Express
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Riga
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Riga will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 35 buses that leave Vilnius for Riga on Thu, Jun 19, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vilnius to Riga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg.
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price |
4h 32m Average duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vilnius to Riga bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:59 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h31 | 1:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h15 | 1:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:35 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h50 | 6:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h35 | 6:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 3:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h25 | 7:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 3:40 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h15 | 7:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 8:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h35 | 10:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h20 | 10:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EL-20|v124>v121 | 6:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 10:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EL-20|v124>v121 | 6:15 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h40 | 11:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h25 | 11:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 7:20 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h25 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h35 | 12:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 7:30 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h15 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h20 | 12:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 9:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 9:15 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 1:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 12:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 149|v124>v121 | 12:15 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v124>v121 | 1:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h10 | 5:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:33 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 4h22 | 5:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v124>v121 | 1:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h55 | 5:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h55 | 5:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:15 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h40 | 5:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v124>v121 | 3:45 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h10 | 7:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v124>v121 | 4:00 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h55 | 7:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:23 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 4h27 | 9:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 9:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:05 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h45 | 9:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EL-20|v124>v121 | 7:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EL-20|v124>v121 | 7:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h45 | 11:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Riga
Lithuania
Latvia
Distance 261 km |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 21:59 |
Coach companies: Lux Express, Ecolines and Infobus Vilnius to Riga
Buy your official Lux Express, Ecolines and Infobus coach tickets to Riga from Vilnius from €5 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Vilnius to Riga coach information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
- Cheapest Price: €5
- FlixBus frequency: 2 a day
FAQs: Bus from Vilnius to Riga
When departing from Vilnius, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22), Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama, Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas and Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st. ). When arriving in Riga, you can end your trip in coach stations like Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and Skulte, Riga International Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22), which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Riga
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Sushi Express (in the station)
- Available outside the shopping center entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 3G, 4G, 7, 43, 52
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