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Cheap coach tickets from Riga to Kaunas
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Coach from Riga to Kaunas: Journey Information
There are 10 intercity coaches per day from Riga to Kaunas. Travelling by coach from Riga to Kaunas usually takes around 5 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 142 mi (228 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 30m
- Cheapest price
- US$12.80
- Trips per day
- 10
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 4
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Riga to Kaunas Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Riga to Kaunas:
- Ecolines: 3 daily coaches from US$19
- Eurolines Lithuania: 1 daily coach from US$25
- FlixBus: 5 daily coaches from US$13
- Lux Express: 2 daily coaches from US$22
How much is a coach ticket from Riga to Kaunas?
Coach tickets for a trip from Riga to Kaunas cost about US$22 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 Riga to Kaunas by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Riga to Kaunas in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from US$20 to US$22. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 11 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Kaunas this week, coach tickets are available starting at US$20.
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 Riga to Kaunas?
There are 4 coach lines from Riga to Kaunas 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 | 3 | 5h 18m | US$19.44 |
| Eurolines Lithuania | 1 | 3h 50m | US$25.01 |
| FlixBus | 5 | 4h 58m | US$22.68 |
| Lux Express | 2 | 6h 15m | US$28.67 |
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 Riga to Kaunas from US$24.52. Typically there is one Eurolines Lithuania service per day from Riga to Kaunas and you can expect on average to pay US$25.01 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.
At weekends, Eurolines Lithuania offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay US$24.52 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Kaunas.
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 Riga to Kaunas, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 58 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 Riga to Kaunas
There are 10 scheduled coaches 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 coaches which you can take the entire route from Riga to Kaunas without transferring.
Trips per day
10
Direct trips
10
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Riga to Kaunas. However, the fastest coach 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 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 2:55 and the last coach leaves at 23:55. To see the times for all coaches from Riga to Kaunas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
2:55am
Latest coach
11:55pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach 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, 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 Riga?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Riga has two coach stations with service to Kaunas.
All coach stations in Riga:
- Central Bus Station
- Pragas Str. 1
Where does the coach arrive in Kaunas?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Kaunas.
Coach stations in Kaunas:
- Bus Station
- Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas
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