What is the distance between Riga and Vilnius?

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

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

If you're headed to Vilnius from Riga, chances are that your bus will leave from Riga Airport and arrive at Vilnius. These are the main 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 Vilnius?

Once in Vilnius, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Amber Museum and Gallery, Hill of Three Crosses, Republic of Užupis, Cathedral - Basilica and Park of Europe.

Bus Riga to Vilnius from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 15m	4:15pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Riga	4h 5m	10:05pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 5m	9:25pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 15m	4:15pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Riga	4h	10:30pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	3h 50m	9:10pm	Studentu st.	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	11:10am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h	3:45pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	3:35am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	7:15am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h	3:45pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	3:35am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	7:15am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h	3:45pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Riga	4h 5m	10:05pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	3:35am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	7:15am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h	3:45pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	3:35am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	7:15am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h	3:45pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	11:10am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 5m	9:25pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Vilnius on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Riga	3h 45m	11:15am	Vilnius	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Starptautiskā autoosta	3h 40m	11:10am	Studentu st.	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	3h 50m	6:50pm	ул. Соду 22, Автовокзал платформа №22, Vilnius	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	6:55am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riga	4h 10m	1:40pm	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 5m	9:25pm	Vilnius Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 10m	11:10am	Vilnius	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	4h 20m	3:50pm	Vilnius	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:56 AM EET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riga to Vilnius

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Vilnius. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $43	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $48	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Riga Vilnius recent customer reviews

Smell of toilet whole trip

Nuka D.

August 24, 2024

Lux Express

4.5/5211 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi5

Customers are very satisfied with the service, describing it as fantastic, cheap, and professional. They would use it again and highly recommend it.

Lux Express Riga Vilnius recent customer reviews

Comfortable and convenient

Yara N.

April 10, 2023

Excellent service

Juan Manuel Rodrigo C.

October 28, 2022

Fantastic cheap and professional experience. Would recommend.

Mark R.

July 11, 2022

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.3

TransTempo

4/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi2.5

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 $21

Lux Express Estonia AS Riga Vilnius recent customer reviews

Это очень достойная компания!!!

Дмитрий В.

October 20, 2019

TOKS Neo

4.5/584 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.3

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

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

Where are the popular stops in Riga and Vilnius?

Stops in Riga

A - Riga Airport

B - Starptautiskā autoosta

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Stops in Vilnius

A - Vilnius

B - Studentu st.

C - Vilnius Bus Station

D - Savanoriu prospektas

E - Vilnius Airport

F - Vilnius Autobusu Stotele

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riga to Vilnius by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$14

11/11

$13

Today

$13

11/13

$12

11/14

$11

11/15

$12

11/16

$12

11/17

$11

The cheapest trip from Riga to Vilnius was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $34 for a bus ticket from Riga to Vilnius based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.