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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
$39
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
18 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Telšiai to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telšiai to Riga will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 2 buses that leave Telšiai for Riga on Sun, Jun 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 18 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 18 h 30 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Telšiai to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Telšiai to Riga:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Telšiai to Riga costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Ollex | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Telšiai to Riga buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:00 PM Telšiai | 18h30 | 9:30 AM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Telšiai to Riga run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 18h 30m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 18h 30m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Important museum documenting Latvia under Soviet and Nazi occupation through exhibits, testimonies, and archives.
Fine arts museum in a grand Venetian-style former stock exchange, known for European and Asian art collections.
Riga’s historic center with cobbled lanes, medieval squares, churches, and the city’s densest concentration of landmarks.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, especially popular for architecture walks and social media photography.
One of the main public squares in Old Riga, framed by historic buildings and anchored by Riga Cathedral.
Grey peas cooked and served with fried bacon and onions, one of Latvia’s most iconic traditional dishes, especially common in winter and at festive meals.
A traditional Latvian pie with rye pastry filled with potato and carrot, protected as a traditional specialty and strongly associated with western Latvia.
Cold pink soup made with beetroot, kefir, cucumber, herbs, and usually egg, very popular in summer across Riga and Latvia.
One of Riga’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined cuisine, elegant service, and long-standing international reputation.
A famous cellar tavern known for Latvian food, local beer, live folk music, and an authentic rustic setting.
A popular modern Latvian restaurant serving updated national dishes in a cozy, central setting with strong local identity.
Generally moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, while local cafes and transit stay fairly affordable.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxis are optional; tipping in cafes is not expected.
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