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How to get fromRiga to Šiuliaiby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Šiuliai by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain train 891/892
    5h 2m
    $54–70

  2. Bus via Panevėžys

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezysbus bus 846421
    2. Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno autobusų stotisbus bus M-549 / ...
    6h 9m
    $26–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus bus N1230 / ...
    5h 19m
    $40–47

  4. Drive  280.6 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Šiuliaicar car 280.6 km
    3h 49m
    $53–77

  5. Fly, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane RIX - VNO
    2. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kaunas to Durpynasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Durpynas to Šiuliaitaxi taxi
    6h 15m

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Šiuliai, Lithuania?

LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorys once daily. Tickets cost $15–20 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kaunas, Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.

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