There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Palanga (Region) by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Riga International Airport (RIX) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)plane RIX - PLQ
2h 37m$62–312Bus via Liepāja
cheapest- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Liepājas AObus K7937
- Take the bus from Liepaja to Palangos AS; 15 aikštelėbus 8345
5h 20m$10–38Train
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliaitrain 12
- Take the train from Šiauliai to Kretingatrain 15 / ...
5h 5m$19–26Drive 254.8 km
- Drive from Riga to Palanga (Region)car 254.8 km
3h 54m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Riga to Klaipedabus
5h 21m$36–79
Riga to Palanga (Region) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Palanga (Region) is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Palanga (Region) is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Palanga (Region). However, there are services departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Palangos AS; 15 aikštelė via Liepaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga to Palanga (Region). However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Kretinga via Šiauliai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Riga and Palanga (Region) is 225 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Palanga (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Riga to Palanga (Region), including transfers.
Riga to Palanga (Region) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Rīgas SAO station.
Riga to Palanga (Region) train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga to Palanga (Region) is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $26 and takes 5h 5m, you could also bus via Liepāja, which costs $10 - $40 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Palanga (Region), Lithuania?
Air Baltic flies from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Palangos autobusų stotis via Šiauliai, Kretinga, and Kretingos autobusų stotis IV in around 5h 5m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–240
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Siauliai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Šiauliai to Kretinga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Liepājas AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Lux Express
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Booking & Getting There
Riga to Palanga (Region) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Liepājas AO station.
Riga to Palanga (Region) train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Siauliai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Palanga (Region) is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Riga to Palanga (Region).
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