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Compare train, bus, and flight for Klaipėda to Riga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Klaipėda to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF15, while a flight costs an average of CHF147.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF15 Average price Cheapest | CHF147 Average price | CHF43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Klaipėda to Riga:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average CHF20.
A bus is CHF132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average CHF147.
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around CHF15 compared to roughly CHF43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF28. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 3h 47m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Klaipėda to Riga
How to get from Klaipėda to Riga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8111/K7937|21892>v12112:55 PM4h55Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis5:50 PMRīga, Zolitūdes ielaCHF231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8111/K7937|21892>v12112:55 PM4h55Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis5:50 PMRīga, Zolitūdes ielaCHF231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BT3765:45 AM0h40Palanga International Airport6:25 AMRiga International AirportCHF1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
8111/K7937|21892>v12112:55 PM4h59Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis5:54 PMRīga, Liepājas ielaCHF231One-way0 transfers
8111/K7937|21892>v12112:55 PM5h03Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis5:58 PMRīga, Telts ielaCHF231One-way0 transfers
8111/K7937|21892>v12112:55 PM5h10Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis6:05 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā AutoostaCHF231One-way0 transfers
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KL28353:50 PM25h25Palanga International Airport5:15 PMRiga International AirportCHF8551One-way2 transfers
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KL84393:50 PM25h25Palanga International Airport5:15 PMRiga International AirportCHF8551One-way2 transfers
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KL30913:50 PM21h20Palanga International Airport1:10 PMRiga International AirportCHF9051One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Klaipėda to Riga:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average CHF20.
A bus is CHF132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average CHF147.
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Klaipėda and Riga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Palanga International Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis and arrive in Skulte, Riga International Airport.
- Travel with Infobus, TOKS, Ollex, Kautra, Lux Express to go to Riga by bus.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic to go to Riga by flight.
- 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Ollex, Lux Express.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
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