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Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Šiauliai to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Šiauliai to Riga will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 buses that leave Šiauliai for Riga on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
M-926+
M-2335
FlixBus
FlixBus
M-926+
M-2335Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Šiauliai to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Šiauliai to Riga:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Šiauliai to Riga costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 56m 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 FlixBus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Šiauliai to Riga buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 2h10 | 3:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 2h45 | 6:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-926+ M-2335 | 6:50 PM Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 16h40 | 11:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Šiauliai to Riga run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 76 miles (123 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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