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MO Museum
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with a strong Lithuanian collection, striking architecture, and popular temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga International Airport to Vilnius is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga International Airport to Vilnius will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 11 buses that leave Riga International Airport for Vilnius on Mon, May 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga International Airport to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riga International Airport to Vilnius:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga International Airport to Vilnius costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Ecolines, Infobus, FlixBus, Lux Express, Autolux.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Kautra | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Riga International Airport to Vilnius buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M-2335+ M-954 | 3:00 PM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 4h05 | 9:25 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 3h50 | 9:10 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 10:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 1:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 3:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 4h00 | 3:45 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 3h45 | 3:30 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Riga International Airport to Vilnius run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
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