There are 5 ways to get from Vilnius to Balvi by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1227 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AObus 7911 / ...
8h 35m$39–59Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889/890
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gulbenetrain 806 / ...
9h 50m$29–41Drive 341.5 km
- Drive from Vilnius to Balvicar 341.5 km
4h 46m$62–89Bus via Riga
- Take the bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 1888 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AObus 7911 / ...
8h 55m$45–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Vilnius to Cesistrain 889
- Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Balvu AObus 7766 / ...
10h 24m$32–43
Vilnius to Balvi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Balvi is to train which costs $29 - $45 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Balvi is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Balvi. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and arriving at Balvu AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Balvi. However, there are services departing from Vilnius and arriving at Gulbene via Riga-Pasazieru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Vilnius and Balvi is 511 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Balvi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Vilnius to Balvi, including transfers.
Vilnius to Balvi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.
Vilnius to Balvi train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Balvi is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Vilnius, Lithuania and Balvi, Latvia?
You can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Balvu AO via Rīgas SAO in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilnius to Balvu AO via Rīgas Centrālā stacija, Riga-Pasazieru, Gulbene, and Gulbenes AO in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacija
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
Train from Vilnius to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- vivi.lv
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gulbene
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vivi.lv/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- + 371 27843229
- parvadajumi@autotransports
- Website
- line.wanema.lv
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- line.wanema.lv
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- line.wanema.lv
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtempo.ua
Bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Website
- https://transtempo.ua/
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- cata.lv
Bus from Cēsu AO to Balvu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- cata.lv
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More Questions & Answers
Vilnius to Balvi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Vilnius to Balvi train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Balvi is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Vilnius to Balvi.
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