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The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Riga

Showing times and prices for Apr 22

Cheapest price

$16

Average price

$24

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

3 h 43 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

261 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Ecolines
07:30AM4h15
Vilnius, Panorama
11:45AMRīga, Prāgas iela
$161One-way
0 transfers
Ecolines
12:00PM4h00
Vilnius, Panorama
04:00PMRīga, Prāgas iela
$161One-way
0 transfers
Ecolines
06:00PM3h55
Vilnius, Panorama
09:55PMRīga, Prāgas iela
$161One-way
0 transfers
TOKS
07:00AM4h30
Vilnius, Panorama
11:30AMRīga, Prāgas iela
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50AM3h35
Vilnius
09:25AMRīga, Prāgas iela
$211One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Vilnius to Riga bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, April 21
Last updated at 2:42 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:50 AM Vilnius
3h35
6:25 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
luxexpress149|v124>v1213:30 AM Vilnius, Panorama
4h25
7:55 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
luxexpress149|v124>v1213:40 AM Vilnius
4h15
7:55 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
eurolineslt_toks4:00 AM Vilnius, Panorama
4h30
8:30 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
ecolines4:30 AM Vilnius, Panorama
4h15
8:45 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:40 AM Vilnius, Panorama
4h35
10:15 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:55 AM Vilnius
4h20
10:15 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 AM Vilnius, Panorama
4h35
12:05 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:45 AM Vilnius
4h20
12:05 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:33 PM Vilnius
4h22
5:55 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:00 PM Vilnius, Panorama
3h55
5:55 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM Vilnius
3h40
5:55 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
ecolines3:00 PM Vilnius, Panorama
3h55
6:55 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:23 PM Vilnius
4h27
9:50 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 PM Vilnius, Panorama
4h00
9:50 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Vilnius
3h45
9:50 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
luxexpressEL-20|v124>v1217:30 PM Vilnius, Panorama
4h00
11:30 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
luxexpressEL-20|v124>v1217:45 PM Vilnius
3h45
11:30 PM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:59 PM Vilnius, Panorama
4h31
1:30 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:15 PM Vilnius
4h15
1:30 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 AM Vilnius, Panorama
3h50
6:25 AM Rīga, Prāgas iela0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Riga

LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
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Buses from Vilnius to Riga run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
162 miles (261 km)
Average bus duration
4h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Buses per day
31
Direct buses
30
Bus providers
7
Fastest bus
3h 40m
First bus
03:35
Last bus
21:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: Lux Express, Ecolines and Infobus from Vilnius to Riga

Buy your official Lux Express, Ecolines and Infobus bus tickets to Riga from Vilnius from $6 (€5) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

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:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Buses from Vilnius to Riga

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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Vilnius to Riga Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Vilnius to Riga when you book in advance

Booking Period

Average Price

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.

  • autobus Vilnius to Riga buses are run by Ecolines and Infobus.
  • autobus Most buses are direct, depart from Vilnius bus station and arrive at Riga International Coach Station or Riga Airport.
  • autobus Traveling from Vilnius to Riga by bus takes as little as 3 hours and 55 minutes.
  • autobus Most travelers book their Vilnius to Riga bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Taking the Bus from Vilnius

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.

Getting into Riga by Bus

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.

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Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Riga

Vilnius
Riga
The major bus station for departures in Vilnius is Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama for your trip from Vilnius to Riga.
Vilnius, Shopping Centre PanoramaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Saltoniškių g.
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Sushi Express (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the shopping center entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama
  • Bus: 1G, 3G, 4G, 7, 43, 52
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Sodų g.
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
  • Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
  • Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)
The major bus station for arrivals in Riga is Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta for your trip to Riga from Vilnius.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
Car connection
Prāgas iela
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Autoosta (in the station)
  • Bakery Express (in the station)
  • Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga
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