More cities in one trip from Riga
Riga (Latvia) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 21 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Lithuania, Estonia). The most searched are Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda; the quickest to reach is Siauliai, about 2 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 21 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Riga
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius · Lithuania | 262 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Kaunas · Lithuania | 228 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Klaipėda · Lithuania | 229 km | about 4 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Pärnu · Estonia | 162 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
| Siauliai · Lithuania | 123 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Panevezys · Lithuania | 136 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Marijampole · Lithuania | 270 km | 5 h 10 min | Bus |
| Kuressaare · Estonia | 174 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Riga
Land in Riga, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Riga → Vilnius → Kaunas → Riga
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Riga, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Kaunas
- About 8 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Riga → Vilnius | 3 h 35 min |
| Vilnius → Kaunas | 1 h 15 min |
| Kaunas → Riga | 4 h 5 min |
Riga → Vilnius → Siauliai → Riga
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Riga, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Siauliai
- About 9 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Riga → Vilnius | 3 h 35 min |
| Vilnius → Siauliai | 3 h 15 min |
| Siauliai → Riga | 2 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Riga
Airports with direct flights to Riga, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 5
Belgium 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Aarhus
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Norway 1
Poland 1
Sweden 1
Multi-city trips including Riga
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Riga?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Pärnu, Siauliai, Panevezys, Marijampole and Kuressaare. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Riga to Vilnius?
About 3 h 35 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 262 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Riga?
For Riga, Vilnius and Kaunas, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Riga, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Kaunas), with about 8 h 55 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Riga?
From 21 airports in 13 countries, including London, Barcelona and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Riga is cheap.