How much is the train ticket from Vilnius to Riga?

The cheapest train tickets from Vilnius to Riga start from R 208. The average price for this train route is around R 579. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Vilnius to Riga?

The average train journey time from Vilnius to Riga is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Lithuanian Railways .

Which train operators serve the Vilnius to Riga route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vilnius to Riga?

The earliest train from Vilnius to Riga departs at 05:04. And the latest train departs at 07:26.

Train Vilnius to Riga from R 88

Next train departures

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:55	Vilnius	5h 39m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Cheapest
Train	07:26	Vilnius	4h 27m	11:53	Zemitani Train Station	Fastest
Train	05:55	Vilnius	5h 39m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:23	Vilnius	5h 11m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:23	Vilnius	5h 11m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 6 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Vilnius	4h 35m	12:01	Jugla Train Station	Cheapest
Train	07:26	Vilnius	4h 27m	11:53	Zemitani Train Station	Fastest
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 15m	12:01	Jugla Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 7 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:17	Vilnius	4h 17m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Cheapest
Train	07:17	Vilnius	4h 17m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Fastest
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:41	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 53m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 8 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Fastest
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 9 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Fastest
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 10 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	Fastest
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:10	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	5h 24m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags

Next departures from Vilnius to Riga on 11 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 31m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	CheapestFastest
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	06:46	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	4h 48m	11:34	зал. вокзал, ТЦ "Origo", Riga	No tags
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 58m	12:01	Jugla Train Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Vilnius	4h 50m	11:53	Zemitani Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Vilnius to Riga

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

4h 5mAverage duration

264 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 122 - R 618	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 208 - R 1 153	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Vilnius and Riga?

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
Studentu st.
Vilnius, Vilnius North (Studentu st.), Vilnius 08106, Lithuania
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Riga

A
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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B
Riga Airport
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Train Companies

Lithuanian Railways

5/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.1

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Lithuanian Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 208

LV train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain, Lithuanian Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vilnius to Riga by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Vilnius to Riga?
The cheapest train tickets from Vilnius to Riga start from R 208. The average price for this train route is around R 579. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vilnius to Riga?
The average train journey time from Vilnius to Riga is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Lithuanian Railways.
Which train operators serve the Vilnius to Riga route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vilnius to Riga?
The earliest train from Vilnius to Riga departs at 05:04. And the latest train departs at 07:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/04

R 513

04/04

R 492

Today

R 88

06/04

R 494

07/04

R 492

08/04

R 492

09/04

R 492

10/04

R 492

The cheapest trip from Vilnius to Riga was searched and found on 05 Apr 2026 with a price of R 88

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

You can expect to pay from R 88 to R 735 for a train ticket from Vilnius to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 492, which is on 2026-04-07.