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There are 6 ways to get from Kaunas to Riga by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Kėdainiai

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    1. Take the train from Kaunas to Kėdainiaitrain train 44/43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kedainiai to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 889
    4h 37m
    $19–24

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    5h 5m
    $22–45

  3. Drive 256.9 km

    1. Drive from Kaunas to Rigacar car 256.9 km
    3h 28m
    $47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain train
    2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VNO - RIX
    3h 47m
    $69–202

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain train 889/890
    4h 52m
    $20–26

  6. Bus via Panevėžys

    1. Take the bus from Kauno autobusų stotis to Panevėžio autobusų stotisbus bus M-329 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Panevezys, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus 1234A / ...
    5h 51m
    $21–45

Kaunas to Riga by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Kaunas, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Kaunas to Riga-Pasazieru via Kedainiai in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.

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