Cheap coach tickets from Kaunas to Riga
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Coach from Kaunas to Riga: Journey Information
There are 10 intercity coaches per day from Kaunas to Riga. Travelling by coach from Kaunas to Riga usually takes around 5 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
- Distance
- 142 mi (228 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 40m
- Cheapest price
- NOK 115.68
- Trips per day
- 10
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 4
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Kaunas to Riga Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Kaunas to Riga:
- Ecolines: 2 daily coaches from NOK 179
- Eurolines Lithuania: 1 daily coach from NOK 231
- FlixBus: 5 daily coaches from NOK 116
- Lux Express: 2 daily coaches from NOK 210
How much is a coach ticket from Kaunas to Riga?
Coach tickets for a trip from Kaunas to Riga cost about NOK 214 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Kaunas to Riga by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Kaunas to Riga in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from NOK 189 to NOK 217. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 12 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Riga this week, coach tickets are available starting at NOK 189.
Average coach ticket prices from Kaunas to Riga by month
Taking the coach from Kaunas to Riga is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only NOK 170. If you're planning to take the coach from Kaunas to Riga during July, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of NOK 255. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What coach companies travel from Kaunas to Riga?
There are 4 coach lines from Kaunas to Riga available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecolines | 2 | 4h 57m | NOK 183.41 |
| Eurolines Lithuania | 1 | 4h 10m | NOK 236.63 |
| FlixBus | 5 | 4h 59m | NOK 218.64 |
| Lux Express | 2 | 6h 34m | NOK 274.45 |
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance coach 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 transport. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their coaches with amenities like air conditioning, power sockets, 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 Kaunas to Riga from NOK 231.18. Typically there is one Eurolines Lithuania service per day from Kaunas to Riga and you can expect on average to pay NOK 236.63 for a Eurolines Lithuania ticket to Riga. In Kaunas, Eurolines Lithuania departs to Riga from Bus Station. In Riga, Eurolines Lithuania arrives at Central Bus Station.
An average trip on Eurolines Lithuania from Kaunas to Riga takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.
At weekends, Eurolines Lithuania offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay NOK 231.18 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Riga.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Kaunas to Riga, 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 toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Lux Express is a long-distance coach company based in Estonia. It offers an extensive network of intercity coach 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 films, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travellers in the Baltic region.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Kaunas to Riga
There are 10 scheduled coaches that travel from Kaunas to Riga every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Kaunas to Riga without transferring.
Trips per day
10
Direct trips
10
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Kaunas to Riga. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach 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 coach leaves at 1:50 and the last coach leaves at 23:25. To see the times for all coaches from Kaunas to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
1:50am
Latest coach
11:25pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Riga 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, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Saturday
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Kaunas?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Kaunas has two coach stations with service to Riga.
All coach stations in Kaunas:
- Bus Station
- Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas
Where does the coach arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Riga.
Coach stations in Riga:
- Central Bus Station
- Pragas Str. 1
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