How to travel from Klaipėda to Riga

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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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Driving

CHF15

Average price

Cheapest

CHF147

Average price

CHF43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

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30m

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2h 44m

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44m

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2h 0m

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3h 47m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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Lux Express

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Air Baltic

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is a bus with an average price of CHF15.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Klaipėda and Riga including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Klaipėda to Riga among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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.

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from Klaipėda to Riga

How to get from Klaipėda to Riga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lux Express8111/K7937|21892>v121
    12:55 PM4h55
    Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis
    5:50 PMRīga, Zolitūdes iela
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lux Express8111/K7937|21892>v121
    12:55 PM4h55
    Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis
    5:50 PMRīga, Zolitūdes iela
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air BalticBT376
    5:45 AM0h40
    Palanga International Airport
    6:25 AMRiga International Airport
    CHF1161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lux Express8111/K7937|21892>v121
    12:55 PM4h59
    Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis
    5:54 PMRīga, Liepājas iela
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express8111/K7937|21892>v121
    12:55 PM5h03
    Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis
    5:58 PMRīga, Telts iela
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express8111/K7937|21892>v121
    12:55 PM5h10
    Klaipeda, Autobusu Stotis
    6:05 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysKL8439+KLMKL1268+Air BalticKL2835
    3:50 PM25h25
    Palanga International Airport
    5:15 PMRiga International Airport
    CHF8551One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1266+Air BalticKL2835+Sas AirwaysKL8439
    3:50 PM25h25
    Palanga International Airport
    5:15 PMRiga International Airport
    CHF8551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysKL8439+KLMKL1266+Air BalticKL3091
    3:50 PM21h20
    Palanga International Airport
    1:10 PMRiga International Airport
    CHF9051One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Klaipėda to Riga

Travel to Riga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Klaipėda to Riga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Klaipėda and Riga including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is a bus with an average price of CHF15.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Klaipėda to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from Klaipėda to Riga is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Klaipėda to Riga is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Klaipėda to Riga:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Klaipėda to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Klaipėda to Riga with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Ollex, Lux Express.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Klaipėda to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Minsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Riga to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Riga, you can explore the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, and enjoy its impressive organ. Attend a performance at the Latvian National Opera, known for its high-quality productions. Relax at Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Discover Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets and events. Visit Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest. Enjoy panoramic views from St. Peter's Church, admire the Art Nouveau District's intricate facades, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
Three to four days is ideal to explore Riga's main attractions, including the Old Town, Art Nouveau architecture, and local markets.

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