Riga to Klaipėda by train
Klaipėda lies 229 km (142 mi) south-west of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Latvia and Lithuania rail, over roughly 279 km (174 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riga | Klaipėda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Lithuania |
| Population | 742,572 | 172,292 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Stations on record | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava | Klaipėda train station, Draugystė train station, Rimkai train station |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 81001–94007 |
What changes when you arrive in Klaipėda
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.
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Common questions
How far is Klaipėda from Riga?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riga; by road roughly 279 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Klaipėda by train?
About 3 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Klaipėda?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Klaipėda?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.