There are 6 ways to get from Trakai to Riga by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trakai Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1227
4h 45m$28–45Train via Trakai
cheapest- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
6h 2m$21–28Train
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889/890
5h 39m$22–29Drive 292.7 km
- Drive from Trakai to Rigacar 292.7 km
3h 40m$53–77Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Trakai to Vilniaus autobusų stotisbus
- Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VNO - RIX
3h 33m$65–195Bus via Vilnius Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 1888 / ...
6h$36–41
Trakai to Riga by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trakai to Riga is to train via Trakai which costs $20 - $28 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Trakai to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trakai Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Trakai to Riga. However, there are services departing from Trakai and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Trakai and Riga is 314 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Trakai to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
The bus from Trakai Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trakai to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trakai Bus Station.
Trakai to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
The best way to get from Trakai to Riga is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Trakai, Vilnius County, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Trakai Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacija once daily. Tickets cost $19–25 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacija
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trakai Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Trakai to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Trakai to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trakai to Riga is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Trakai to Riga.
Book your Trakai to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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