How to travel from Klaipėda to Riga

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 train with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Klaipėda to Riga:

A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average €40.

A train is €149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Klaipėda to Riga costing on average €169.

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

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

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 2 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 LTG Link to go to Riga by train.
• Travel with Infobus, Lux Express, Ollex, Kautra, TOKS, Ollex to go to Riga by bus.
• Travel with 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 Lux Express, Ollex.
• 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.