4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Riga to Vilnius International Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Vilnius International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 16 buses that leave Riga for Vilnius International Airport on Sat, Aug 29, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
EL-20|v121>189335:30 PM4h10Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta9:40 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$221One-way0 transfers- EL-20|v121>188625:30 PM4h20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta9:50 PMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)$221One-way0 transfers
- 211/949|v121>189332:50 PM4h05Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta6:55 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$251One-way0 transfers
- 211/949|v121>188622:50 PM4h15Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:05 PMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)$251One-way0 transfers
- 949|v121>1893310:40 AM4h05Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta2:45 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$251One-way0 transfers
- EL-20|v121>188622:55 AM4h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta6:55 AMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)$311One-way0 transfers
- 1888|v121>189337:00 AM4h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta11:00 AMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$261One-way0 transfers
- 1888|v121>189339:30 AM4h00Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta1:30 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$381One-way0 transfers
- 211/949|v121>189332:50 PM4h05Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta6:55 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$251One-way0 transfers
- 949|v121>1893310:40 AM4h05Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta2:45 PMVilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Riga to Vilnius International Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Vilnius International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $780 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m 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 Vilnius International Airport:
A bus is $756 (€609) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Vilnius International Airport costing on average $780 (€629).
Other travel options to Vilnius International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $60 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 31m 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, Infobus, FlixBus, 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.
Riga to Vilnius International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Kautra | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:06PM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Riga to Vilnius International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Vilnius International Airport buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888|v121>18862 | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 1:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v121>18933 | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 949|v121>18862 | 10:40 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 3:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 949|v121>18933 | 10:40 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 2:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v121>18933 | 12:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 4:05 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v121>18862 | 12:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 4:15 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 211/949|v121>18933 | 2:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 6:55 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 211/949|v121>18862 | 2:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 7:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 M-2335+ M-918A | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 14h12 | 5:42 AM Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| M-2335+M-918A · M-911 | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 7h36 | 11:06 PM Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport | 2 transfers | |
| M-2335+M-898 · M-918A | 3:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 7h36 | 11:06 PM Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport | 2 transfers | |
| EL-20|v121>18862 | 5:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| EL-20|v121>18862 | 2:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 6:55 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v121>18862 | 7:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1888|v121>18933 | 7:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 0 transfersDirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Riga to Vilnius International Airport by bus or flight
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 29
Aug 30
Aug 31
Sep 01
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
Sep 07
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Why should you book Riga to Vilnius International Airport buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Lux Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Lux Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus or Kautra to find the best option for your trip from Riga to Vilnius International Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Lux Express with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Riga to Vilnius International Airport.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus or Kautra to find the best option for your trip from Riga to Vilnius International Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Riga to Vilnius International Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Vilnius International Airport
Latvia
Lithuania
Buses from Riga to Vilnius International Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 14:30. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 2:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Kautra, TOKS, Infobus from Riga to Vilnius International AirportYou can travel by bus between Riga to Vilnius International Airport with Lux Express, Kautra, TOKS, Infobus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Lux Express
Infobus
Kautra
TOKS
FAQs: Bus from Riga to Vilnius International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Vilnius International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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.
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- 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 Vilnius International Airport
Most Riga to Vilnius International Airport buses use the Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station pair. Use this guide to compare Riga and Vilnius International Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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 Riga from Riga city centre
Riga is 2 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Riga bus station facilities and services
Riga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food and cafes available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free access throughout the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs near entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Riga.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Riga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Riga: Wheelchair accessible ramps.
Getting to Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga from Riga city centre
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga is 1 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga bus station facilities and services
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Limited food options available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. ATMs are located near the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Most popular bus connections from Riga
More options for your journey from Riga to Vilnius International Airport
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Vilnius International Airport and Riga
Most popular bus connections to Vilnius International Airport
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
