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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riga to Smolensk

Composite routes from Riga to Smolensk

Cheapest
8 h 31 min
Car
630 km.
from $34
Other
13 h 6 min
Train, bus via Orsha, Train, bus via Orsha
550 km.
from $5.43
17 h 15 min
550 km.
from $36.78
14 h 49 min
550 km.
from $90.33
12 h 7 min
Bus, Train
550 km.
from $169.39
13 h 55 min
Train, Bus
549 km.
Select a ticket
15 h 39 min
549 km.
from $97.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$190.56

Bus operators

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Email:
info@ecolines.lv
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.57–$59.71
Bus from Vilnius, F. Vaitkaus g. to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.57–$59.71
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$52.09

Lux Express

Phone:
+372 6800 909
Email:
info@luxexpress.eu
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vilnius,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$43.19

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Email:
info@latlines.lv
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Daugavpils Bus station to Polatsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Ecolines (Amron)

Phone:
+7 812 386 79 79
Email:
eco@ecolines.ru
Website:
ecolines.ru/ru/ru
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.87

Toks

Phone:
+370 612 66166
Email:
info@toks.lt
Website:
toks.lt/
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$69.87
Bus from Vilnius, F. Vaitkaus g. to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$69.87

Avtovokzaly.ru

Phone:
8-800-775-45-73
Website:
avtovokzaly.ru/
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.24–$22.87

SKSauto

Phone:
8 800 770 00 20
Email:
info@sks-auto.ru
Website:
sks-auto.ru/
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97

Minsktrans

Phone:
+375-17-251-14-11
Email:
info@minsktrans.by
Website:
minsktrans.by/
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.95–$43.19

Intercars Europe

Phone:
+375 (29) 643 70 22
Email:
intercars@intercars.ru
Website:
intercars-tickets.com/
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$58.44
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27

Train operators

Belarusian Railway (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Polock to Orsha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$9.53

Belarusian Railway (BCh)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Polock to Orsha
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$43.19
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.15–$39.38
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$52.09
Train from Polock to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$50.81

Belarusian Railway (БЧ)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Polock to Orsha
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$4.95

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
nuomone@litrail.lt
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$45.73

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
informacija@ltglink.lt
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$29.22

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$25.41
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$33.03

Russian Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
rzd.ru/
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$22.87

Belarusian Railway (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Hudahaj to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.91

Russian Railways (RZhD)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Orsha Centr to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.68–$76.22
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.03–$88.93

Vivi

Phone:
8760
Email:
vilciens@info.vivi.lv
Website:
vivi.lv/lv/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Daugavpils
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$10.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Smolensk?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to bus which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 17h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Smolensk?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to drive which takes 8h 34m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Smolensk?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Smolensk via Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and Minsk Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Riga to Smolensk?

The distance between Riga and Smolensk is 690 km. The road distance is 629.5 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Smolensk without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Smolensk without a car is to train and bus via Orsha which takes 13h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Riga to Smolensk?

It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Riga to Smolensk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Smolensk bus from?

Riga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Riga to Smolensk?

The best way to get from Riga to Smolensk is to bus via Minsk which takes 14h 49m and costs $50 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $34.78 - $130.43 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Riga to Smolensk bus arrive?

Riga to Smolensk bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Smolensk?

Smolensk is 1h ahead of Riga. It is currently 09:06 in Riga and 10:06 in Smolensk.

Can I drive from Riga to Smolensk?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Smolensk is 629 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Riga to Smolensk.
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