Cheap bus tickets from Riga to Kaunas

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Bus from Riga to Kaunas: Journey Information

There are 10 intercity buses per day from Riga to Kaunas. Travelling by bus from Riga to Kaunas usually takes around 5 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance: 142 mi (228 km)
Shortest duration: 3h 30m
Cheapest price: $17.97
Trips per day: 10
Most frequent service: FlixBus
Bus lines: 4

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Riga to Kaunas Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Riga to Kaunas:

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How much is a bus ticket from Riga to Kaunas?

Bus tickets for a trip from Riga to Kaunas cost about $31 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Riga to Kaunas by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Riga to Kaunas in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $31 to $36. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 7, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Kaunas this week, bus tickets are available starting at $31.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What bus companies travel from Riga to Kaunas?

There are 4 bus lines from Riga to Kaunas available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Ecolines	3	5h 18m	$27.18
Eurolines Lithuania	1	3h 50m	$35.15
FlixBus	5	4h 59m	$32.53
Lux Express	2	6h 15m	$40.13

Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Book Eurolines Lithuania from Riga to Kaunas from $34.28. Typically there is one Eurolines Lithuania schedule per day from Riga to Kaunas and you can expect on average to pay $35.15 for a Eurolines Lithuania ticket to Kaunas. In Riga, Eurolines Lithuania departs to Kaunas from Central Bus Station. In Kaunas, Eurolines Lithuania arrives at Bus Station.
An average trip on Eurolines Lithuania from Riga to Kaunas takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.
On weekends, Eurolines Lithuania offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay $34.28 for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Kaunas.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Riga to Kaunas, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 59 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as washrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Lux Express is a long-distance bus company based in Estonia. It offers an extensive network of intercity bus routes that connect Baltic nations and Eastern European countries, such as Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus. Lux Express is known for its excellent onboard facilities, which include spacious seating with ample legroom, individual airline-style screens for movies, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travellers in the Baltic region.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Riga to Kaunas

There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Riga to Kaunas every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Riga to Kaunas without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 228 kilometres from Riga to Kaunas. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

142

Distance (km)

228

The first bus leaves at 2:55 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 11:55 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Riga to Kaunas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

2:55am

Latest bus

11:55pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Kaunas at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Riga?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Riga has two bus stations with service to Kaunas.

All bus stations in Riga:

Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1

Where does the bus arrive in Kaunas?

Main arrival station: Bus Station

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Kaunas.

All bus stations in Kaunas:

Bus Station
Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas

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