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 train which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 25m.

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 $40 - $150.

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 PLC Panorama. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Vilnius. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

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

The distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Vilnius is 286 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 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $15 - $40.

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

The bus from Riia to Vilnius PLC Panorama takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

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 Riga-Pasazieru 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 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $150 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 PLC Panorama 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 Vilnius 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 23m 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riia to Vilnius PLC PanoramaRv949 / ...
4h 18m
$15–40
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius16873891 / ...
4h 25m
$19–26
Drive 287 km
1. Drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius287 km
3h 23m
$52–75
Fly
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)RIX - VNO
2h 44m
$43–149

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Vilnius by foot and bus

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Lux Express operates a bus from Riia to Vilnius PLC Panorama hourly. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius twice daily. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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