How far is Vilnius from Riga?

The distance separating Vilnius and Riga is 163 miles (262 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vilnius to Riga?

Most of the buses traveling from Vilnius to Riga leave from Vilnius Bus Station and arrive at Starptautiskā autoosta. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

Once in Riga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Riga Cirkus, Nativity Cathedral, Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, The Freedom Monument and Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum.

Bus Vilnius to Riga from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Vilnius	4h	4:00pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Vilnius	4h	4:00pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Vilnius	4h	4:00pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 35m	3:05pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	8:55pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Vilnius	4h	4:00pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 40m	5:15pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Riga on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Vilnius	4h 15m	11:45am	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Vilnius North (Studentu st. - Parking)	3h 40m	9:25am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Vilnius	4h 9m	10:39am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Vilnius	4h	4:00pm	Riga	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Vilnius Bus Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vilnius to Riga

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 4 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

4h 9mAverage Duration

165 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $51	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$3 - $54	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vilnius and Riga?

Stops in Vilnius

A
Vilnius Bus Station
Geležinkelio g. 16, Vilnius 03211, Lithuania
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B
Savanoriu prospektas
Vilnius, Vilnius, Savanoriu prospektas, Vilnius 03128, Lithuania
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C
Vilnius
Stoties g. 22, Vilnius 03211, Lithuania
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D
Studentu st.
Vilnius, Vilnius North (Studentu st.), Vilnius 08106, Lithuania
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E
Vilnius Airport
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F
Vilnius Autobusu Stotele
Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
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Stops in Riga

A
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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B
Riga Airport
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C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting that buses were on time and comfortable. Additionally, they appreciated the reliable Wi-Fi connection during their journey. These positive aspects contributed to an overall pleasant travel experience for passengers.

Flixbus Vilnius Riga recent customer reviews

Nice smooth journey with comfortable seats.

David M.

May 20, 2025

Everything was good. Wiki worked good and the bus departure was in time.

Anibal P.

February 15, 2025

Ottimo bus in orario e pullman comodi

Ilario M.

September 30, 2024

Lux Express

4.5/5211 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi5

According to 16 reviews, Lux Express received a 4.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the staff. Lux Express ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Lux Express Vilnius Riga recent customer reviews

Great way to travel. Very comfortable. Great movies available. Our kids loved it

Jess A.

August 25, 2019

absolutely fine

Ursula W.

June 2, 2024

Very efficient and convenient.

William H.

May 16, 2023

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.3

Based on 147 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Ecolines ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Ecolines Vilnius Riga recent customer reviews

All over good, smooth drive

Janis K.

August 2, 2021

Good service

Marcin K.

August 1, 2019

Perfect service

Hubert G.

May 16, 2019

Avtokombinat-1 OOO

3/52 reviews

Timeliness0

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Based on 490 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Eurolines Business Class TOKS Vilnius Riga recent customer reviews

Toilette and water to wash your hands with didnt exist. The bus stoped first at the boat terminal and then city busstation witch is strange because we drive thru the busstation at first. 40 minutes of waste. Otherwise it was a nice and clean bus. Best regards Robert Axelsson

Robert A.

August 6, 2019

Nice trip

Carlos P.

July 17, 2019

TOKS Neo

4.5/585 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.3

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

LV bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vilnius to Riga by bus

How far is Vilnius from Riga?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vilnius to Riga?
What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$19

11/22

$16

Today

$14

11/24

$12

11/25

$11

11/26

$8

11/27

$12

11/28

$11

The cheapest trip from Vilnius to Riga was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vilnius to Riga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $35 for a bus ticket from Vilnius to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Lux Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.