There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Vilnia by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus 1231 / ...
3h 45m$33–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 891/892
4h 6m$19–25Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Riga to Vilniacar 287.4 km
3h 26m$52–75Fly
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane RIX - VNO
2h 58m$62–193Train via Kalnų parkas
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
4h 48m$20–26
Riga to Vilnia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Vilnia is to train which costs $19 - $25 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Vilnia is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Vilnius. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Riga and Vilnia is 289 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Vilnia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $33 - $38.
The bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Riga to Vilnia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
Riga to Vilnia train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
The best way to get from Riga to Vilnia is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $33 - $38. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $25 and takes 4h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Vilnia, Lithuania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilnius once daily. Tickets cost $19–25 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Vilnius Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilnius
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Riga to Vilnia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.
Riga to Vilnia train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Vilnia is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Riga to Vilnia.
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