There are 6 ways to get from Lithuania to Riga by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Vilnius Airport
best- Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VNO - RIX
2h 40m$62–192Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
5h 9m$19–26Bus
- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1227 / ...
5h 3m$25–40Drive 285.3 km
- Drive from Vilnius to Rigacar 285.3 km
3h 22m$52–75Fly from Palanga International Airport
- Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane PLQ - RIX
2h 52m$64–305Bus via Riga Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 1888 / ...
5h 23m$34–38
Lithuania to Riga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithuania to Riga is to train which costs $19 - $26 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lithuania to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $60 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithuania to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Vinco Kudirkos aikštė and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithuania to Riga. However, there are services departing from Vilnius and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Lithuania and Riga is 283 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.
The best way to get from Lithuania to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Lithuania to Riga, including transfers.
Lithuania to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.
Lithuania to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
The best way to get from Lithuania to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Lithuania and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic flies from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
Flights from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–240
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lithuania to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Lithuania to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithuania to Riga is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Lithuania to Riga.
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