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Vilnius to Riga Bus Schedule
Bus from Vilnius to Riga: Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from Vilnius to Riga. Traveling by bus from Vilnius to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $9.80 |
| Trips per day | 23 |
| Most frequent service | Lux Express |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Vilnius to Riga?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Vilnius to Riga that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Lux Express usually offers more choice, with 12 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 12 | 4h 14m | $27.11 |
| Lux Express | 12 | 4h 5m | $32.23 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 12 trips from Vilnius to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 14 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Lux Express is a long-distance bus company based in Estonia's. It offers an extensive network of intercity bus routes that connect Baltic nations and Eastern European countries, such as Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus. Lux Express is known for its excellent onboard facilities, which include spacious seating with ample legroom, individual airline-style screens for movies, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travelers in the Baltic region.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Vilnius to Riga
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 262 kilometers from Vilnius to Riga. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Riga. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Vilnius to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vilnius?
Main departure station: Train Station
Buses to Riga leave from 4 stations in Vilnius.
All bus stations in Vilnius:
Train Station
Panorama
North studentu St
Savanoriu Prospektas
Where does the bus arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Riga.
Bus stations in Riga:
Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1
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