Day trip from Vilnius to Riga
Riga lies 261 km (162 mi) north of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Riga is a realistic day trip from Vilnius: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Vilnius | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Latvia |
| Population | 542,366 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Postal codes | 01001–27102 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Lithuania into Latvia: the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
What to see in Riga
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Riga Stradiņš University Library | 263,114 | 2018 |
| Riga Technical University Scientific Library | 235,546 | 2018 |
| Riga Central Library | 179,368 | 2018 |
The busiest is Riga Stradiņš University Library at 263,114 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Vecrīga.
Where to book tours and tickets in Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Vilnius?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north of Vilnius; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Riga 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 Vilnius and Riga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riga?
The Euro (EUR).
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.