There are 5 ways to get from Vilnius to Preiļi 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 1231 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Daugavpils ielabus 7981 / ...
8h 29m$42–60Train via Riga
cheapest- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889/890
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Livanitrain 702 / ...
8h 50m$29–39Drive 225.9 km
- Drive from Vilnius to Preiļicar 225.9 km
3h 18m$41–59Bus via Preiļu AO
- Take the bus from Vilnius Central Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 1888 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Preiļu AObus 7981 / ...
8h 50m$49–58Train
- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Livanitrain 702 / ...
9h 4m$29–39
Vilnius to Preiļi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Preiļi is to train which costs $29 - $40 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Preiļi is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Preiļi. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and arriving at Daugavpils iela via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Preiļi. However, there are services departing from Vilnius and arriving at Livani via Riga-Pasazieru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Vilnius and Preiļi is 491 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Preiļi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Vilnius to Preiļi, including transfers.
Vilnius to Preiļi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.
Vilnius to Preiļi train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Preiļi is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via Riga, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Vilnius, Lithuania and Preiļi, Latvia?
You can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Daugavpils iela via Rīgas SAO in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilnius to Preiļu centrs via Rīgas Centrālā stacija, Riga-Pasazieru, Livani, and Līvāni in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacija
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vilnius to Preiļi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Vilnius to Preiļi train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Preiļi is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Vilnius to Preiļi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Preiļi.