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A specialist museum displaying bicycles, historic models and cycling culture, well suited to a short themed visit in the centre.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 6 m
Buses on 03 Sept
16
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riga to Šiauliai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Šiauliai will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 16 buses from Riga to Šiauliai, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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M-2335+
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0Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Riga to Šiauliai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 123 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Šiauliai:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Riga to Šiauliai costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Šiauliai take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, FlixBus, Ollex, Ecolines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Šiauliai coaches for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 12:15 Riga | 2h35 | 14:50 Šiauliai | 0 changesdirect | |
M-2335+ M-904 | 15:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 17h20 | 8:50 Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:55 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h45 | 2:40 Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
0 | 6:00 Riga | 2h30 | 8:30 Šiauliai | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 6:00 Riga | 2h30 | 8:30 Šiauliai | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 6:30 Riga | 2h00 | 8:30 Šiauliai | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 9:00 Riga | 2h35 | 11:35 Šiauliai | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h15 | 15:00 Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Riga to Šiauliai run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 123 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Riga to Šiauliai buses use the Riga to Šiauliai, Autobusų Stotis station pair. Use this guide to compare Riga and Šiauliai bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Riga is 2 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Riga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and cafes available
Free access throughout the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Riga.
Available at Riga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riga: Wheelchair accessible ramps.
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga is 1 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Limited food options available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga. ATMs are located near the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga.
Available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Autoosta (in the station), Bakery Express (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Elevators, ramps.
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