What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Trakai?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Trakai is to bus via Riia which costs $13 - $30 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Trakai?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Trakai is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Trakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Trakai. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Trakai via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Riga to Trakai?

The distance between Riga and Trakai is 318 km. The road distance is 293 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Trakai without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Trakai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Trakai?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Riga to Trakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Trakai bus from?

Riga to Trakai bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Riga to Trakai?

The best way to get from Riga to Trakai is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Riga to Trakai bus arrive?

Riga to Trakai bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis station.

Can I drive from Riga to Trakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Trakai is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Riga to Trakai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Trakai?

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Where can I stay near Trakai?

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Riga to Trakai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Trakai 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 Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus
4h 54m
$20–44
Bus via Riia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus Rv949 / ...
5h 29m
$13–29
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 891/892
5h 17m
$24–30
Drive 293 km
1. Drive from Riga to Trakaicar 293 km
3h 40m
$53–77
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane RIX - VNO
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Trakaibus
3h 50m
$42–178
Train via Kaišiadorys
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12_873_892 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Lentvaristrain 836 / ...
5h 41m
$21–34

Riga to Trakai by bus

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Trakai, Vilnius County, Lithuania?

Ecolines operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17 and the journey takes 3h 45m. TransTempo also services this route once daily. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis once daily. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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