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Kaunas to Riga Bus Schedule
Bus from Kaunas to Riga: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Kaunas to Riga. Traveling by bus from Kaunas to Riga usually takes around 5 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $15.31 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 5 |
How much is a bus ticket from Kaunas to Riga?
Bus tickets for a trip from Kaunas to Riga cost $20.36 on average. 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.
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What bus companies travel from Kaunas to Riga?
There are 5 bus lines from Kaunas to Riga 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 15m | $21.01 |
| Eurolines Lithuania | 1 | 4h 11m | $26.23 |
| FlixBus | 5 | 4h 13m | $21.77 |
| Lux Express | 3 | 5h 46m | $28.50 |
| Toks | 1 | 6h 35m | $20.65 |
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 Kaunas to Riga from $25. Typically there is one Eurolines Lithuania schedule per day from Kaunas to Riga and you can expect on average to pay 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 11 minutes , while the fastest available Eurolines Lithuania trip will get you to Riga in 3 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Eurolines Lithuania offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Riga.
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 Kaunas to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 13 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Lux Express is a long-distance bus company based in Estonia's. 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 travelers in the Baltic region.
Book Toks from Kaunas to Riga from $17. Typically there is one Toks schedule per day from Kaunas to Riga and you can expect on average to pay for a Toks ticket to Riga. In Kaunas, Toks departs to Riga from Bus Station . In Riga, Toks arrives at Central Bus Station .
An average trip on Toks from Kaunas to Riga takes 6 hours and 35 minutes , while the fastest available Toks trip will get you to Riga in 3 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Toks offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Riga.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kaunas to Riga
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Kaunas to Riga. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Kaunas to Riga for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kaunas to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kaunas?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Kaunas has two bus stations with service to Riga.
All bus stations in Kaunas:
Bus Station
Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas
Where does the bus arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Riga.
All bus stations in Riga:
Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1
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