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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 45 m
Average
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
261 km
Of the 20 buses that leave Vilnius for Riga every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
162 miles (261 km) | |
3 h 35 min | |
$15 (€13) | |
7 a day | |
Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day | |
Biacomex S. A. TOKS, Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus or Infobus |
Buses from Vilnius to Riga cover the 162 miles (261 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 35 min with our travel partners like Biacomex S. A. TOKS, Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus or Infobus. Normally, there are 7 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $14 (€12), but the average price of bus tickets is $15 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Buy your official FlixBus and Ecolines bus tickets between Vilnius and Riga from $14 (€12) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bus information from Vilnius to Riga with FlixBus:
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Travel between Lithuania and Latvia is easy and affordable with direct buses from Vilnius to Riga. Ecolines and Infobus are the main bus companies traveling from Vilnius to Riga. Ecolines has 7 buses per day and Infobus has 8 although there may be fewer buses in low season periods. Both companies space departures fairly evenly throughout the day with the first early in the morning and the last very late at night. A typical journey takes between 4-6 hours to arrive in Riga.
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Average prices for buses from Vilnius to Riga when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€19 |
1 Day in Advance |
€17 |
1 Week in Advance |
€17 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€17 |
1 Month in Advance |
€17 |
3 Months in Advance |
€17 |
Vilnius to Riga Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than flying it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4 hours to arrive in Riga.
Buses from Vilnius to Riga depart from Vilnius Bus Station at sodu, 22. The station is across from Vilnius' main railway station and is easy to reach by local bus or trolley bus. Trolley buses serving the station include route numbers 1, 2, 7, 16 and 20. Will and Express You buses also drop passengers at the station and include the Will number 1 airport to station service and the 2, 3, 4, 16 and 19 and Express You's 2G service. Late night travelers can take the 102n or 103n and taxis are also available throughout the city.
Riga's fairy tale Jugendstil and Art Nouveau architecture and landmarks like the House of Blackheads, St. Peter's Church and Roland statue are a big draw for tourists. Riga lies on the Daugava River and visitors can take boat trips or explore the cobbled alleys and streets of the Old Town. Buses from Vilnius to Riga arrive at Riga International Coach Station at pragas iela, 1. The station has 33 bays and is opposite the railway station and next to the Central Market. Local buses (6, 8, 30), trolley buses (3, 9, 11, 17) and trams (2, 4, 10) can take passengers to most parts of the city. Minibuses (222, 242, 244) are an affordable alternative and late travelers can find night buses at nearby stops. Taxis are also available from outside the station.
When departing from Vilnius, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport, Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama. When arriving in Riga, you can end your journey in bus stations like Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga, Prāgas Iela and Riga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport, which is located around 4.3 miles (6.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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