The cheapest and fastest buses from Riga to Vilnius
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga 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 to Vilnius will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 35 buses that leave Riga for Vilnius on Sat, Feb 28, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Riga to Vilnius
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $21 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Riga to Vilnius Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kautra | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Riga to Vilnius bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Vilnius buses for tomorrow, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EL-20|v121>v124 | 12:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 4:55 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v124 | 12:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h50 | 4:45 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h55 | 5:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h40 | 5:15 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 8:25 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h23 | 8:38 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h47 | 9:02 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 5:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 5:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 9:10 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h22 | 9:52 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h40 | 9:10 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h45 | 9:15 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h55 | 9:25 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 7:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 7:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 11:30 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 1:30 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 1:45 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 10:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1888|v121>v124 | 10:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 2:05 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h40 | 2:45 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 3:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
211/149|v121>v124 | 12:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 4:55 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
211/149|v121>v124 | 12:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 5:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-2335+ M-898 | 1:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1 transfer | |
M-2335+ M-907 | 1:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h40 | 7:25 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 7:10 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v124 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v124 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 8:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h40 | 8:45 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Vilnius
Buses from Riga to Vilnius run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:06. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:06 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Autolux, TOKS, Kautra from Riga to VilniusYou can travel by bus between Riga to Vilnius with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Autolux, TOKS, Kautra for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Riga to Vilnius
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Vilnius 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 Vilnius, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Gediminas' Tower, a historic tower offering panoramic views of Vilnius and a glimpse into the city's medieval past
- Vilnius Cathedral, a neoclassical cathedral with a rich history and an impressive interior
- Užupis, a bohemian district known for its artistic community and unique atmosphere
- Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring narrow streets and well-preserved architecture
- Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, a museum documenting Lithuania's 20th-century history under Soviet and Nazi occupations.
- Relax in Bernardine Gardens, a serene park perfect for leisurely walks and picnics
- Visit the National Museum of Lithuania, showcasing the country's history and cultural heritage
- Enjoy a performance at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, offering a rich program of classical and contemporary works
- Take a hot air balloon ride over Vilnius, providing a unique perspective of the city's landscape
- Explore the Vilnius TV Tower, where you can enjoy panoramic views and a rotating restaurant.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Riga to Vilnius
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Sushi Express (in the station)
- Available outside the shopping center entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 3G, 4G, 7, 43, 52
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