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Riga to Kaunas Bus Schedule
Bus from Riga to Kaunas: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Riga to Kaunas. Traveling by bus from Riga to Kaunas usually takes around 4 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Eurolines Lithuania bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 50m |
| Cheapest price | HRK 80.74 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Riga to Kaunas?
There are 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurolines Lithuania | 1 | 3h 50m | HRK 169.47 |
| FlixBus | 5 | 4h 20m | HRK 90.76 |
| Lux Express | 2 | 6h 20m | HRK 161.74 |
Book Eurolines Lithuania from Riga to Kaunas from HRK 169. Typically there is one Eurolines Lithuania schedule per day from Riga to Kaunas and you can expect on average to pay 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 .
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 20 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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Riga to Kaunas
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Riga to Kaunas. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Riga to Kaunas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Riga?
Main departure station: Pragas Str. 1
Riga has two bus stations with service to Kaunas.
All bus stations in Riga:
Pragas Str. 1
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Kaunas?
Main arrival station: Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Kaunas.
All bus stations in Kaunas:
Kaunas Vytauto Prospektas
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