What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius is to bus which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

The fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Vilnius?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riia and arriving at Vilnius, bussijaam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Vilnius?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rīgas and arriving at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

The distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Vilnius is 347 km. The road distance is 287 km.

How do I travel from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius without a car?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

The train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius bus from?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riia station.

Where do I catch the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius train from?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas station.

Train, bus or fly from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius bus arrive?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Vilnius, bussijaam station.

Where does the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius train arrive?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis station.

Can I drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius.

How do I get a bus ticket from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius?

Book your Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

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Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 891/892
4h 27m
$19–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Vilnius, bussijaambus Rv949
4h 28m
$9–40
Drive 287 km
1. Drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilniuscar 287 km
3h 25m
$52–75
Fly
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane RIX - VNO
2h 44m
$37–173

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius by foot and train

7Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius.

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Distance: 346.5 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Old Town Riga, Rīga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania?

LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis once daily. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Riia to Vilnius, bussijaam every 2 hours. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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