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Cheap coach tickets from Vilnius to Riga
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Coach from Vilnius to Riga: Journey Information
There are 34 intercity coaches per day from Vilnius to Riga. Travelling by coach from Vilnius to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
- Distance
- 163 mi (262 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 40m
- Cheapest price
- £8.29
- Trips per day
- 34
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 3
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Vilnius to Riga Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Vilnius to Riga:
- Ecolines: 3 daily coaches from £12
- FlixBus: 18 daily coaches from £7
- Lux Express: 12 daily coaches from £16
How much is a coach ticket from Vilnius to Riga?
Coach tickets for a trip from Vilnius to Riga cost about £13 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Vilnius to Riga by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Vilnius to Riga in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £11 to £14. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 18 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Riga this week, coach tickets are available starting at £12.
Average coach ticket prices from Vilnius to Riga by month
Taking the coach from Vilnius to Riga is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only £13. If you're planning to take the coach from Vilnius to Riga during August, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £17. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What coach companies travel from Vilnius to Riga?
There are 3 coach lines from Vilnius to Riga available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 18 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecolines | 3 | 4h 4m | £12.66 |
| FlixBus | 18 | 4h 5m | £11.46 |
| Lux Express | 12 | 4h 5m | £18.55 |
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance coach company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transport. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their coaches with amenities like air conditioning, power sockets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 18 trips from Vilnius to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 5 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Lux Express is a long-distance coach company based in Estonia. It offers an extensive network of intercity coach 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 films, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travellers in the Baltic region.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Vilnius to Riga
There are 34 scheduled coaches that travel from Vilnius to Riga every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Vilnius to Riga without transferring.
Trips per day
34
Direct trips
34
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 163 miles from Vilnius to Riga. However, the fastest coach 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
163
Distance (km)
262
The first coach leaves at 5:40 and the last coach leaves at 23:20. To see the times for all coaches from Vilnius to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
5:40am
Latest coach
11:20pm
With many people travelling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Wednesday
Least crowded
Tuesday
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Vilnius?
Main departure station: Train Station
Coaches to Riga leave from 4 stations in Vilnius.
All coach stations in Vilnius:
- Train Station
- North studentu St
- Panorama
- Savanoriu Prospektas
Where does the coach arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Pragas Str. 1
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Riga.
Coach stations in Riga:
- Pragas Str. 1
- Central Bus Station
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