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How to get fromKaunas to Jēkabpilsby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaunas to Jēkabpils by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kaunas to Bauskabus bus Kautra M-2335
    2. Take the bus from Bauskas AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7851
    7h 29m
    $22–35
  2. Train via Kėdainiai

    1. Take the train from Kaunas to Kėdainiaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kedainiai to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train 702 / ...
    8h 12m
    $23–35
  3. Drive  239.4 km

    1. Drive from Kaunas to Jēkabpilscar car 239.4 km
    3h 43m
    $44–63
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train 889/890
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train 702 / ...
    8h 23m
    $25–37
  5. Car, bus

    1. Drive from Kaunas Airport to Riga Airportcar car
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7010 / ...
    8h 38m
    $56–568

Kaunas to Jēkabpils by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kaunas, Lithuania and Jēkabpils, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Kaunas to Jēkabpils AO via Rātslaukums and Bauskas AO in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaunas to Jēkabpils AO via Kedainiai, Riga-Pasazieru, Plavinas, and Pļaviņas in around 8h 12m.

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