- Must visit
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
Major art museum housing M. K. Čiurlionis paintings and music-inspired works. Essential for understanding Lithuania's most celebrated symbolist artist.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 22 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Kaunas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kaunas will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 19 buses that leave Berlin for Kaunas on Fri, Jul 24, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 738 km distance in an average of 14 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 15 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kaunas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 54m Average total duration Fastest 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 20m Average total duration 22h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kaunas:
A bus is $24 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kaunas costing on average $82 (€82).
Other travel options to Kaunas take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
Train takes on average 22h 50m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€58) compared to roughly $161 (€161) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€103). The journey takes 14h 24m versus 10h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Ecolines, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Kaunas buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 15h45 | 6:05 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h55 | 5:55 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 18h55 | 11:15 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 18h45 | 11:15 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h25 | 6:05 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 16h00 | 11:15 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h15 | 11:15 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h35 | 2:35 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h15 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 17h00 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 15h40 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h50 | 8:10 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 17h15 | 8:10 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 16h25 | 11:20 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h25 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 18h10 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 19h20 | 3:30 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 17h25 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h40 | 11:20 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin to Kaunas run on average 14 times per day, taking around 14h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€40) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Kaunas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kaunas trip today.
Major art museum housing M. K. Čiurlionis paintings and music-inspired works. Essential for understanding Lithuania's most celebrated symbolist artist.
Devil-themed museum famous for its unusual global collection of masks, carvings, and folklore objects. One of Kaunas' most distinctive cultural stops.
Preserved home of diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who issued life-saving visas during World War II. Powerful museum about courage and rescue history.
Kaunas' main pedestrian avenue lined with modernist architecture, fountains, shops, and everyday city life. Ideal for strolling and people-watching.
Historic district of cobbled lanes, Gothic churches, and riverside views. Best area for medieval Kaunas atmosphere and major monuments in one walk.
Elevated terrace reached by historic funicular. One of the best panoramic viewpoints over Old Town, the rivers, and the city skyline.
Potato dumplings stuffed with pork and served with sour cream and bacon. Lithuania’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional eateries.
Pan-fried potato pancakes, often served with sour cream or meat toppings. A simple, beloved dish linked to Lithuania’s strong potato-cooking tradition.
Cold beet soup made with kefir, beetroot, cucumber, dill, and egg, usually with hot potatoes. A classic Lithuanian summer dish known for its bright pink color.
Stylish restaurant in a historic setting serving updated Lithuanian and European dishes. Good choice for a higher-end but approachable meal.
Refined modern Lithuanian tasting menus in an elegant setting. Known for seasonal ingredients and polished service in Kaunas Old Town.
Established brewery restaurant serving Lithuanian food and house beer in a relaxed, rustic interior. A solid pick for local drinks and hearty meals.
Moderate for the Baltics: hotels, meals, and buses are reasonable, though central stays and upscale dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included only rarely. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes often get small change or rounding up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Kaunas by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kaunas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Kaunas buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Kaunas bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis is 2 km from Kaunas city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Bakery (in the station), Fast-food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis.
Available at Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaunas, Autobusų Stotis: Elevators, ramps.
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