There are 5 ways to get from Balvi to Kaunas by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Balvu AO to Augšlīgatnebus
- Take the train from Ligatne to Kedainiaitrain 12
- Take the train from Kėdainiai to Kaunastrain
9h 21m$29–39Bus
- Take the bus from Balvu AO to Rīgas SAObus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno pilisbus
9h 58m$35–55Drive 376.1 km
- Drive from Balvi to Kaunascar 376.1 km
5h 17m$68–98Train
- Take the train from Gulbene to Riga-Pasazierutrain 805 / ...
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 12
10h 15m$29–41Bus, car
- Take the bus from Balvu AO to Cēsu AObus
- Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Rīgas SAObus
- Drive from Riga Airport to Kaunas Airportcar
12h 18m$61–573
Balvi to Kaunas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balvi to Kaunas is to bus and train which costs $29 - $40 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balvi to Kaunas is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Balvi to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Balvu AO and arriving at Kauno pilis via Riga, Bus Station and Panevėžio autobusų stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Balvi to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Gulbene and arriving at Kaunas via Riga-Pasazieru and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Balvi and Kaunas is 509 km. The road distance is 376.1 km.
The best way to get from Balvi to Kaunas without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 21m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Balvi to Kaunas, including transfers.
Balvi to Kaunas bus services, operated by Wanema, depart from Balvu AO station.
Balvi to Kaunas train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Gulbene station.
The best way to get from Balvi to Kaunas is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Balvi, Latvia and Kaunas, Lithuania?
You can take a bus from Balvu AO to Kauno pilis via Riga, Bus Station, Panevezys, Bus Station, and Panevėžio autobusų stotis in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balvu AO to Kaunas via Gulbenes AO, Gulbene, Riga-Pasazieru, and Kaišiadorys in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Ligatne to Kedainiai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
Train from Kėdainiai to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- vivi.lv
Train from Gulbene to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vivi.lv/en/
- Phone
- + 371 27843229
- parvadajumi@autotransports
- Website
- line.wanema.lv
Bus from Balvu AO to Augšlīgatne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- line.wanema.lv
Bus from Balvu AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- line.wanema.lv
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
- Phone
- (+370 37) 34 24 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- kautra.lt
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.kautra.lt/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.autobusubilietai.lt/en
Bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno pilis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.kautra.lt/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.autobusubilietai.lt/en
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- cata.lv
Bus from Balvu AO to Cēsu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- cata.lv
Bus from Cēsu AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- cata.lv
- Phone
- +370 5 210 4304
- [email protected]
- Website
- ollex.lt
Car from Riga Airport to Kaunas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–550
- Website
- https://www.ollex.lt/en/express
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Balvi to Kaunas bus services, operated by Wanema, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.
Balvi to Kaunas train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balvi to Kaunas is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Balvi to Kaunas.
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