4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Riga to Palanga
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Palanga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Palanga will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 27 buses that leave Riga for Palanga on Sat, Jun 20, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 219 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 23 m 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.
K7937/8111|v121>v1444:07 PM4h35Rīga, Telts iela8:42 PMPalanga, Central Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers- K7937/8111|v121>v1444:15 PM4h27Rīga, Zolitūdes iela8:42 PMPalanga, Central Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1444:00 PM4h34Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta8:34 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$231One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1444:15 PM4h19Rīga, Zolitūdes iela8:34 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$231One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1444:11 PM4h23Rīga, Liepājas iela8:34 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$231One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v14411:45 AM4h19Rīga, Zolitūdes iela4:04 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$311One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1444:15 PM4h19Rīga, Zolitūdes iela8:34 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$231One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1447:15 AM4h19Rīga, Zolitūdes iela11:34 AMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$311One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v14411:41 AM4h23Rīga, Liepājas iela4:04 PMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$311One-way0 transfers
- K7937/8111|v121>v1447:11 AM4h23Rīga, Liepājas iela11:34 AMPalanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas)$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Riga to Palanga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Riga to Palanga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Palanga:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Palanga costing on average $137 (€112).
Other travel options to Palanga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.74 (€0.61). The journey takes 4h 36m versus 3h 36m 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 Lux Express.
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.
Riga to Palanga Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:07AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 04:04PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Kautra | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Riga to Palanga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Palanga buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h34 | 4:04 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h42 | 4:12 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:37 AM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h35 | 4:12 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:37 AM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h27 | 4:04 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:41 AM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h23 | 4:04 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:41 AM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h31 | 4:12 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h19 | 4:04 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 11:45 AM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h27 | 4:12 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 M-2335+ M-918A · M-958 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 20h00 | 11:30 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 2 transfers | |
| M-2335+M-918A · M-958 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 20h00 | 11:30 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 2 transfers | |
| M-2335+M-898 · M-958 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 20h00 | 11:30 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 2 transfers | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h42 | 8:42 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h34 | 8:34 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:07 PM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h35 | 8:42 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:07 PM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h27 | 8:34 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:11 PM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h31 | 8:42 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:11 PM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h23 | 8:34 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h27 | 8:42 PM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h19 | 8:34 PM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h42 | 11:42 AM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h34 | 11:34 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:07 AM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h27 | 11:34 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:07 AM Rīga, Telts iela | 4h35 | 11:42 AM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:11 AM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h23 | 11:34 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:11 AM Rīga, Liepājas iela | 4h31 | 11:42 AM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:15 AM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h19 | 11:34 AM Palanga, Liepojos pl. (Palangos oro uostas) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| K7937/8111|v121>v144 | 7:15 AM Rīga, Zolitūdes iela | 4h27 | 11:42 AM Palanga, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Palanga
Latvia
Lithuania
Buses from Riga to Palanga run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 23m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Lux Express from Riga to PalangaYou can travel by bus between Riga to Palanga with Lux Express for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Riga to Palanga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Palanga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palanga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- Palanga Amber Museum, housed in a 19th-century mansion showcasing an extensive collection of amber artifacts
- Palanga Botanical Park, a serene landscape garden featuring diverse plant species and scenic walking paths
- Palanga Pier, a popular spot for sunset views and leisurely strolls along the Baltic Sea
- Birutė Hill, a historic site with a chapel offering panoramic views of the surrounding area
- Antanas Mončys House Museum, dedicated to the works of the renowned Lithuanian sculptor Antanas Mončys.
- Palanga Beach, a popular seaside destination known for its sandy shores and vibrant atmosphere
- Birutė Park, a serene botanical garden perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- Visit the Palanga Sculpture Park, featuring a variety of intriguing sculptures set amidst nature
- Explore the local markets for traditional Lithuanian crafts and souvenirs
- Enjoy a cycling tour around the scenic routes of Palanga.
- Lux Express
- To receive a booking code for a half-price ticket for a travel companion, you must email Lux Express prior to booking if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- Lux Express
- One piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5 kg and not exceeding 45 × 35 × 20 cm, and one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg and not exceeding 70 × 30 × 55 cm, are included free of charge.
- Lux Express
- Pets are allowed on Estonian and Latvian domestic routes with a separate pet ticket purchased at a 40% discount, guaranteeing a separate seat for the pet and its transport cage or bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Riga to Palanga
Most Riga to Palanga buses use the Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta to Palanga, Autobusų Stotis station pair. Use this guide to compare Riga and Palanga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Riga station do buses to Palanga leave from?
Getting to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta from Riga city centre
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta bus station facilities and services
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Autoosta (in the station), Bakery Express (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Rīga, Liepājas iela from Riga city centre
Getting to Rīga, Zolitūdes iela from Riga city centre
Rīga, Zolitūdes iela is 5 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Getting to Palanga, Autobusų Stotis from Palanga city centre
Most popular bus connections from Riga
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