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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Riga is to bus which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vilnius, bussijaam and arriving at Riia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and arriving at Rīgas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Riga?

The distance between Vilnius and Riga is 277 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vilnius to Riga without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $20 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Vilnius to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Riga bus from?

Vilnius to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Vilnius, bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Riga train from?

Vilnius to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis station.

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Riga?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $26 and takes 4h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $9 - $40 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Vilnius to Riga bus arrive?

Vilnius to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

Where does the Vilnius to Riga train arrive?

Vilnius to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Rīgas station.

Can I drive from Vilnius to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Riga is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Vilnius to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Riga.

Vilnius to Riga - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VNO - RIX
2h 24m
$35–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, bussijaam to Riiabus Rv949
4h 25m
$9–40
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Rīgastrain 889/890
4h 12m
$20–26
Drive 285.3 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Rigacar 285.3 km
3h 22m
$52–75

Vilnius to Riga by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Air Baltic flies from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Rīgas once daily. Tickets cost $20–26 and the journey takes 4h 12m.

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