Vilnius to Riga Bus

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Vilnius to Riga Route Summary

Vilnius to Riga bus is a popular way of travelling between Lithuania and Latvia.There are up to 49 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vilnius bus station at 02:40h, arriving at Riga bus station at 07:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:15h, arriving at 03:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Vilnius, Lithuania
Arrival station and country Riga, Latvia
Travel Distance 183 mi
Average Trip Duration 04h 18min
Total Departures 49
Popular Operators FlixBus, Lux express
Lowest Price $6
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Vilnius and Riga by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vilnius and Riga is 183 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 04:50 has a travel time of 03:35h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:02h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Riga earlier, there are 3 night buses from Vilnius to Riga. The overnight buses depart between and 23:15 and arrive between 02:30 and 03:30 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Vilnius to Riga route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 6 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

7.1 FlixBus
8.1 TOKS
6.9 Ecolines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vilnius or Riga bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Vilnius

You can see information about the departure station and stops Vilnius here

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  Riga

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Riga here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $6 (One-Way) or $12 (Return).

Travel reviews for Vilnius to Riga bus

6 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Vilnius to Riga. The average rating is 6.2. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
10 by NATALIE
9.38 by PALINA
10 by ANONYMOUS
10 by GARY
Read all reviews here


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