Riga to Kaunas Bus

Q: What is the distance between Riga and Kaunas?

The distance between these two places is a total of 267 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Riga and Kaunas?

The average travel time between the stations is 05:12 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Riga to Kaunas?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €5.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Riga to Kaunas?

The average number of daily departures is 28. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Riga to Kaunas?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Riga to Kaunas?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Riga to Kaunas by bus?

To travel from Riga to Kaunas by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Riga to Kaunas?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Riga?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Riga to Kaunas?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Riga to Kaunas Route Summary

Riga to Kaunas bus is a popular way of traveling between Latvia and Lithuania. We found up to 28 bus departures, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Riga at 02:55h, arriving to Kaunas at 09:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:55h, arriving at 04:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Riga, Latvia

Arrival station and country Kaunas, Lithuania

Travel Distance 267 km

Average Trip Duration 05h 12min

Total Departures 28

Popular Operators Lux express, Kautra (Eurolines Lithuania)

Lowest Price €5

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Riga to Kaunas:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Riga Central Bus Station

6h 5min

09:00Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 18 EUR

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Riga Central Bus Station

6h 5min

17:35Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 17.6 EUR

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Riga Central Bus Station

4h 30min

17:30Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 17.6 EUR

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Riga Central Bus Station

6h 35min

23:55Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 18 EUR

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Riga Central Bus Station

5h 40min

23:40Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 17.6 EUR

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Traveling by bus from Riga to Kaunas

The shortest travel distance between Riga and Kaunas is 267 km. The fastest bus which departs at 15:30 has a travel time of 03:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kaunas earlier, there are 6 night buses from Riga to Kaunas. The overnight buses depart between 21:05 and 22:55 and arrive between 01:05 and 04:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Kaunas:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Riga Central Bus Station

4h 10min

01:40Kaunas Central Bus Station

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from 18 EUR

Best offer on 31. Mar

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Riga

4h 0min

01:05Kaunas

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from 5.98 EUR

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Riga

5h 5min

04:00Kaunas

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from 5.98 EUR

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Bus companies

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 3 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Lux express

8.7

Kautra (Eurolines Lithuania)

8.1

FlixBus

7.1

Ecolines

6.9

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Riga or Kaunas, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Riga

You can see information about the departure station and stops Riga here.

Kaunas

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Kaunas here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).

Trip reviews from Riga to Kaunas

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Other popular destinations from Riga

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Riga, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Kaunas

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Kaunas, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Kaunas to Vilnius (Airport)

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