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Journey Information

There are 28 intercity buses per day from Vilnius to Riga. Traveling by bus from Vilnius to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance163 mi (262 km)
Shortest duration3h 35m
Cheapest price$5.40
Trips per day27
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines4

How much is a bus ticket from Vilnius to Riga?

Bus tickets for a trip from Vilnius to Riga cost $11.83 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly avg. prices

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Bus tickets from Vilnius to Riga are at their cheapest average price in October. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around $15. On the other hand, traveling on this route during August might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for August trips cost $20, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What bus companies travel from Vilnius to Riga?

There are 4 bus lines from Vilnius to Riga available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 12 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ecolines34h 4m$15.90
FlixBus124h 13m$12.18
Lux Express144h 7m$17.28
Toks210h 29m$17.85
  • Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus 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 transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, 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 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 13 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.

  • Book Toks from Vilnius to Riga from $13. There are 2 trips per day offered by Toks from Vilnius to Riga and you can expect on average to pay for a Toks ticket to Riga. In Vilnius, Toks departs to Riga from Train Station and one other station. In Riga, Toks arrives at Central Bus Station .

    An average trip on Toks from Vilnius to Riga takes 10 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Toks trip will get you to Riga in 3 hours and 35 minutes .

    On weekends, Toks offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Riga.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 163 miles from Vilnius to Riga. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 35 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.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Riga, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am 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.

There are 28 scheduled buses that travel from Vilnius to Riga every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 27 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Vilnius?

Main departure station: Train Station

Buses to Riga leave from 5 stations in Vilnius.

All bus stations in Vilnius:

  • Train Station

  • Panorama

  • North studentu St

  • Savanoriu Prospektas

  • Airport Arrivals Terminal

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.

All bus stations in Riga:

  • Central Bus Station

  • Pragas Str. 1

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