Vilnius

Private car transfer
from Riga to Vilnius

Door-to-door
in 3 h 40 min
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Riga.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 40 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Vilnius.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 295 km
  • 3 h 40 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Riga to Vilnius

There is a direct 4-hour bus from Riga to Vilnius, but a faster and more comfortable experience might come from a Daytrip private car transfer. This swift door-to-door service boasts unmatched safety and convenience with a friendly, English-speaking professional driver.
The most affordable option is the direct bus ticket, which typically costs $20-$50, with the most reasonable prices available on the Lux Express when booked online. These relatively cheap tickets run between the Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and Vilnius Shopping Centre panorama bus stations.
While it is possible to visit Vilnius as a day trip from Riga, the journey is at least 3.5 hours long, and it may be better to plan to spend one night in Vilnius's historic old town to make the most of your road trip between these two cities.
There is a direct train from Riga to Vilnius, and the journey takes an average of 4.5 hours, not counting the time spent getting to and from the train stations. Passengers can purchase a mobile ticket online in advance for the most reasonable price, typically around $15-$25.
The direct bus from Riga to Vilnius International Airport takes around 5.5 hours. Alternatively, several private shuttle companies run services along this route and may be able to offer a faster or more flexible journey out of this Baltic capital.
The best option for the Riga to Vilnius transfer is with a Daytrip private transfer. This service elevates your travel experience with door-to-door transport and the option to create your own sightseeing tour with stops such as the Rundale Palace.

Visit these sights on the way

Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

Brutalist architecture commemorates the brutal treatment of the victims of the Nazi labour camp that once stood here. Brutal Memories 

Rundale Palace

Rundale Palace

Latvia’s most distinguished Baroque monument is an exercise in aristocratic opulence. The Versailles of Latvia 

Bauska Castle

Bauska Castle

This picturesque complex is actually two distinct castles, where visitors can get an interesting look into the lifestyle of medieval nobility. Two for One 

Hill of Crosses

Hill of Crosses

Under Soviets rule, locals would risk death to leave crosses on this hilltop, which now has hundreds of thousands of crucifixes and statues. A Forest of Faith 

Panevezys

Panevezys

Though it was ravaged by war, this medieval city’s heritage persists in its museums and theatres. A Hearty Heritage 

Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle

This picturesque red brick castle was the historical capital of Lithuania, having hosted foreign dignitaries from all over Europe. The Lake Town 

Why people love Daytrip

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Nov 9, 2024

Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler James B
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James B

Nov 9, 2024
Nov 1, 2024

Perfect Transport

Andreas did a great job picking us up from Pireaus Cruise Port and taking us to our rental in Spata. The three of us had been on a long cruise and had 9 pieces of luggage. He arrived in an appropriate vehicle and loaded and unloaded all of it. We are very happy with out decision to book with Daytrip.

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LuckyTraveler01

Nov 1, 2024
Nov 3, 2023

We enjoyed very much

We traveled from Riga to Vilnius by way of Bauska castle (60 min) and Rundale Palace (60 min). They let us know of the driver details a few day before the trip, which was a relief. The driver was a kind gentleman with good English and knowledge of sightseeing. The car was very clean and he drove safely. The palace was very nice and we should have alocated more time. The whole trip was comfortable and saved a lot of time when compared with a bus trip. We will use Daytrip again.

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gentiodelphin

Nov 3, 2023
Jun 6, 2022

Private Transfer from Riga to Vilnius

We had a great experience with Daytrip. Janis was a wonderful driver and guide. When looking for options to travel from Riga to Vilnius, we found limited options. When I found your company, and the possibility to not only get from one place to the next, but see sights along the way, it was a perfect fit. Janis was a great conversationalist and found a beautiful spot for us to have lunch.

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486melissan

Jun 6, 2022

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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Riga to Vilnius
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Riga to Vilnius

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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