There are 5 ways to get from Klaipėda to Riga by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane PLQ - RIX
2h 45m$79–244Train
cheapest- Take the train from Klaipėda to Šiauliaitrain 782 / ...
- Take the train from Siauliai to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
4h 41m$18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Klaipeda to Rigabus
4h 40m$30–65Drive 260.4 km
- Drive from Klaipėda to Rigacar 260.4 km
3h 59m$50–72Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Klaipėda to Rīga Lidosta Airport
3h 47m$23
Klaipėda to Riga by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Klaipėda to Riga is to train which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Klaipėda to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $75 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Klaipeda and arriving at Riga. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Klaipėda to Riga. However, there are services departing from Klaipėda and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Siauliai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Klaipėda and Riga is 247 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.
The best way to get from Klaipėda to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Klaipėda to Riga, including transfers.
Klaipėda to Riga bus services, operated by Ollex, depart from Klaipeda station.
Klaipėda to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Klaipėda station.
The best way to get from Klaipėda to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 40m, you could also train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Klaipėda, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic flies from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, Ollex operates a bus from Klaipeda to Riga every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Klaipėda to Šiauliai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Siauliai to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +370 5 210 4304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ollex
Bus from Klaipeda to Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Ollex
- Phone
- +370 686 94403
- Website
- keleiviu.lt
Shuttle from Klaipėda to Rīga Lidosta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- keleiviu.lt
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Klaipėda to Riga bus services, operated by Ollex, arrive at Riga station.
Klaipėda to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Šiauliai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Klaipėda to Riga is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Klaipėda to Riga.
Book your Klaipėda to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
There are 1995+ hotels available in Riga.






