Day trip from Riga to Vilnius
Vilnius lies 261 km (162 mi) south of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Vilnius is a realistic day trip from Riga: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Riga | Vilnius | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Lithuania |
| Population | 742,572 | 542,366 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 01001–27102 |
What changes when you arrive in Vilnius
Crossing from Latvia into Lithuania: the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
Where to book tours and tickets in Vilnius
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Staying in Vilnius
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius. Of the 624 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (407), and 6 are five-star. Across 380 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 403,813 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Vilnius
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Vilnius from Riga?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Riga; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Vilnius by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Vilnius?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vilnius?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vilnius?
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.