Traveling between Lithuania and Latvia can be an exciting adventure, but it's important to plan your journey ahead of time. While there isn't a direct train between the two countries, there are ways to make the journey using a combination of trains and buses.
One option is to take a train to Turmantas, a border station in Lithuania, and then cross the border by foot or bus to Zemgale in Latvia. From there, you can take a bus to Daugavpils and continue your journey by train. The bus part of the journey takes around 40 minutes and costs approximately 1.50 EUR. You can find bus schedules on this website.
There is also a train connection from Kaunas to Šiauliai in Lithuania and from there you can take a bus to Riga. You can check the train times for this connection in our timetable. Including the bus, the journey is approximately 6 hours. On this webpage, you can check available times for the bus and the ticket costs around 11 euros. The connection with the bus is not included in the pass.
When planning your journey, it's important to check the train timetables for both Latvia in this link and Lithuania, which you can find here. You can find these
It's also worth noting that there are discounted ferry and bus routes available to and from Latvia that you can use with your pass. These options don't require a travel day, making them a great way to explore more of the country without using up your Pass days. If you're interested, we kindly invite you to visit our website Pass Benefits Portal.
By doing some research and planning in advance, you can easily travel between Lithuania and Latvia and make the most of your Interrail pass.