What is the cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

The cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas is to train which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

The fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Riga (State) and Kaunas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Kaunas, Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Riga (State) and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct train from Riga (State) to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Kaunas via Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

The distance between Riga (State) and Kaunas is 260 km. The road distance is 257.2 km.

How do I travel from Riga (State) to Kaunas without a car?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $32 - $37.

How long does it take to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

The bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kaunas, Bus Station takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Kaunas bus from?

Riga (State) to Kaunas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Kaunas train from?

Riga (State) to Kaunas train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $32 - $37. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Riga (State) to Kaunas bus arrive?

Riga (State) to Kaunas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kaunas, Bus Station.

Where does the Riga (State) to Kaunas train arrive?

Riga (State) to Kaunas train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga (State) to Kaunas is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Riga (State) to Kaunas.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga (State) to Kaunas?

Book your Riga (State) to Kaunas bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Kaunas?

There are 784+ hotels available in Kaunas.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus N1230 / ...
4h 5m
$32–37
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 891/892
4h 27m
$19–26
Drive 257.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kaunascar 257.2 km
3h 28m
$47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane RIX - VNO
2. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain
4h 52m
$70–204
Bus via Panevėžys
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezysbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno pilisbus M-549 / ...
4h 53m
$23–36

Riga (State) to Kaunas by bus

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Distance: 260 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kaunas, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorys once daily. Tickets cost $16–21 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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How to get fromRiga (State) to Kaunasby bus, train, car, or plane

There are 5 ways to get from Riga (State) to Kaunas by bus, train, car, or plane

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Drive 257.2 km

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Bus via Panevėžys