There are 11 ways to get from Arad to Kaunas by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
best- Take the train from Arad to Oradeatrain
- Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane OMR - VNO
- Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
11h 5m$134–401Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain
23h 41m$88–108Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus
- Take the bus from Vilniaus autobusų stotis to K. Petrauskobus
25h 31m$148–221Drive 1,221.2 km
- Drive from Arad to Kaunascar 1,221.2 km
15h 1m$232–335Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Kaunas
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Kaunas (KUN)plane BUD - KUN
12h 1m$189–313Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane BUD - VNO
- Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
10h 49m$101–304Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane BEG - VNO
- Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
12h 48m$132–357Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
- Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane TSR - VNO
- Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
15h 3m$166–510Train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
- Take the train from Arad to Oradeatrain
- Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane OMR - WAW
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain
13h 52m$140–310Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane BEG - WAW
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain
16h 15m$133–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Arad to Bekescsabatrain Ir
- Take the bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Debrecen, vasútállomásbus
- Take the train from Debrecen to Lvivtrain
- Take the bus from Lviv to Kaunasbus
27h 43m$154–212
Arad to Kaunas by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Kaunas is to train which costs $85 - $110 and takes 23h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Kaunas is to train and fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at K. Petrausko via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Vilniaus autobusų stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Kaunas via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Arad and Kaunas is 1115 km. The road distance is 1221.2 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Kaunas without a car is to train which takes 23h 41m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Arad to Kaunas, including transfers.
Arad to Kaunas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Kaunas train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Kaunas is to train which takes 23h 41m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 25h 31m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Kaunas, Lithuania?
You can take a train from Arad to Kaunas via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 23h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to K. Petrausko via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22), and Vilniaus autobusų stotis in around 25h 31m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Oradea International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–280
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Bucharest Otopeni, Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–480
Flights from Oradea International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–180
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Kaunas via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Kaunas via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–250
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Vilnius Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–390
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Oradea International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–330
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–350
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vilnius Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–210
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Podgorica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vilnius Airport via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–140
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Vilnius Airport via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $95–330
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Bekescsaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodnia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Debrecen to Lviv
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+370 37) 34 24 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kautra
Bus from Vilniaus autobusų stotis to K. Petrausko
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Debrecen, vasútállomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Lviv to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $61
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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Arad to Kaunas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Arad to Kaunas train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Kaunas is 1221 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Arad to Kaunas.
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