How to travel from Vilnius to Riga

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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €7, and a flight costs an average of €77.

Distance: 261 km

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€15

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Cheapest

€160

Average price

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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30m

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5h 5m

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2h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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Lux Express

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from Vilnius to Riga

How to get from Vilnius to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vilnius to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ecolines
07:30AM4h15
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ecolines
07:30AM4h15
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
11:45AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticBT348
09:35PM0h50
Vilnius International Airport
10:25PMRiga International Airport
1361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:55AM4h20
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)
01:15PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
191One-way
0 transfers
Lux Express149|v124>v121
09:15AM4h00
Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama
01:15PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM4h35
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
01:15PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
191One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticBT346
03:15PM0h50
Vilnius International Airport
04:05PMRiga International Airport
1571One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticBT350
05:40AM0h50
Vilnius International Airport
06:30AMRiga International Airport
1571One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticBT905 · BT318
01:20PM8h55
Vilnius International Airport
10:15PMRiga International Airport
2031One-way
1 transfer

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