How to get from Riga to Vilnius
- 268 km as the crow flies
- 25 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Riga to Vilnius. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 268 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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268 km
Riga to Vilnius: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Riga → Vilniusbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Riga to Vilnius
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€34Departures from Riga to Vilnius
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 18:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 01:15 | 18:20 |
All departures
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 02:15
- 02:40
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 05:45
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:35
- 10:35
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 16:20
- 17:20
- 18:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 3h 35m€11Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Riga to Vilnius works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Riga to Vilnius, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Riga to Vilnius: common questions
How long does it take to get from Riga to Vilnius?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Riga to Vilnius?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:15 and the last at 18:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Riga to Vilnius?
25 a day with FlixBus, between 01:15 and 18:20.
How far is Vilnius from Riga?
About 268 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Riga to Vilnius cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Riga to Vilnius?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Vilnius?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026