The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Riga
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
36
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 €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 36 buses that leave Vilnius for Riga on Fri, Mar 06, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €58.
Distance: 261 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €172 Average price | €17 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vilnius to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Riga buses for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EL-20|v124>v121 | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v124>v121 | 8:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h45 | 12:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:59 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h31 | 2:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h15 | 2:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h55 | 7:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h40 | 7:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-925+ M-2335 | 4:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 5h00 | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v121 | 4:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h09 | 8:39 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v124>v121 | 4:40 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h59 | 8:39 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 9:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h35 | 11:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h20 | 11:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-1890 | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
149|v124>v121 | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
149|v124>v121 | 7:15 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 11:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h20 | 1:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
149|v124>v121 | 10:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-1889 | 10:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
149|v124>v121 | 10:15 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 2:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h40 | 3:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 4h25 | 3:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-1889 | 1:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 5:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v124>v121 | 1:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v124>v121 | 1:15 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 3h55 | 5:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:33 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 4h22 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h40 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-1888 | 3:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 7:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v124>v121 | 3:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h15 | 7:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v124>v121 | 3:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 4h00 | 7:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 3h55 | 7:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:23 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 4h27 | 10:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 4h00 | 10:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 3h45 | 10:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Riga
Buses from Vilnius to Riga run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:06. The fastest bus covers the 261 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 261 km |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:06 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, TOKS, Kautra, Autolux, SĮ "Susisiekimo Paslaugos" from Vilnius to RigaYou can travel by bus between Vilnius to Riga with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, TOKS, Kautra, Autolux, SĮ "Susisiekimo Paslaugos" for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vilnius to Riga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilnius 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.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- Lux Express
- To receive a booking code for a half-price ticket for a travel companion, you must email Lux Express prior to booking if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Lux Express
- One piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5 kg and not exceeding 45 × 35 × 20 cm, and one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg and not exceeding 70 × 30 × 55 cm, are included free of charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Lux Express
- Pets are allowed on Estonian and Latvian domestic routes with a separate pet ticket purchased at a 40% discount, guaranteeing a separate seat for the pet and its transport cage or bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Riga
- 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
- 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
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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