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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Trakai is to Bus via Savanorių prospektas which costs $10 - $23 and takes 6h 8m.

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 37m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Trakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Trakai. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at Trakai via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Riga to Trakai?

The distance between Riga and Trakai is 374 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 train which takes 5h 17m and costs $29 - $31.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 Lux Express, depart from Riia station.

Train or bus from Riga to Trakai?

The best way to get from Riga to Trakai is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $29 - $31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $29 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Riga to Trakai bus arrive?

Riga to Trakai bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.

Can I drive from Riga to Trakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Trakai is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 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 stotis891/892
5h 17m
$29–30
Bus via Savanorių prospektas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Savanoriu prospektas1205 / ...
6h 8m
$11–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riia to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)Rv949 / ...
5h 29m
$14–29
Drive 293 km
1. Drive from Riga to Trakai293 km
3h 37m
$53–77
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)RIX - VNO
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Trakai
3h 50m
$47–154
Train via Riga-Pasazieru
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius217 / ...
5h 30m

Riga to Trakai by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis once daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Riia to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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