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How to get fromHelsinki to Kaunasby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Kaunas by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus bus N1206 / ...
    12h
    $65–110

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane TLL - VNO
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    8h 31m
    $50–216

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Kaisiadorystrain train 12
    14h 1m
    $62–98

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Kaunascar car
    10h 13m
    $124–191

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    2. Drive from Riga Airport to Kaunas Airportcar car
    7h 28m
    $109–726

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Vana Paaskula to Kaunas Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express EL-20
    14h 18m
    $75–146

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane HEL - VNO
    2. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    6h 15m
    $92–188

  8. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Riga International Airport, car

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    3. Drive from Riga Airport to Kaunas Airportcar car
    9h 44m
    $130–784

  9. Train to Turku Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain train
    2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane TKU - VNO
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    8h 40m
    $67–324

Helsinki to Kaunas by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.4 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kaunas, Lithuania?

FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 12h.

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