How to get from Vilnius to Riga
- 268 km as the crow flies
- 48 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 40m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vilnius to Riga. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
268 km
Vilnius to Riga: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vilnius → Rigabus
FlixBus·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vilnius to Riga
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€34November 2026
€33Departures from Vilnius to Riga
FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:55 and the last at 21:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 48 | 04:55 | 21:20 |
All departures
- 04:55
- 05:55
- 06:55
- 07:05
- 07:20
- 08:05
- 08:20
- 08:40
- 08:53
- 09:05
- 09:40
- 09:48
- 09:53
- 10:10
- 10:25
- 10:40
- 10:48
- 11:10
- 11:25
- 11:48
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:53
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:53
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:23
- 14:45
- 14:53
- 15:00
- 15:23
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:23
- 17:23
- 17:50
- 18:05
- 18:23
- 18:50
- 19:05
- 19:23
- 20:05
- 20:20
- 21:05
- 21:20
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 40m€9Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vilnius to Riga works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vilnius to Riga, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Vilnius to Riga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Riga?
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vilnius to Riga?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:55 and the last at 21:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vilnius to Riga?
48 a day with FlixBus, between 04:55 and 21:20.
How far is Riga from Vilnius?
About 268 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vilnius to Riga cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €17. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vilnius to Riga?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Vilnius to Riga without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Riga?
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: 5 Oct 2026