- Must visit
MO Museum
Contemporary art museum with a strong Lithuanian collection, modern architecture, and well-curated temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kaunas to Vilnius is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kaunas to Vilnius will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 6 buses that leave Kaunas for Vilnius on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kaunas to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$13 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kaunas to Vilnius:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kaunas to Vilnius costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Kaunas to Vilnius buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M-918A | 4:05 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h45 | 5:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-918A | 9:30 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:05 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 11:00 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-970 | 3:40 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 5:15 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-913 | 4:10 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h30 | 5:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-967 | 4:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 6:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-910 | 4:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h40 | 6:35 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-918 | 5:10 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 6:45 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-956 | 5:45 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 7:20 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-951 | 6:00 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 7:35 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-955 | 6:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-912 | 6:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-959 | 8:05 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 8:40 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:15 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 9:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h30 | 11:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-910 | 10:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kaunas to Vilnius run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 23:06. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 11:06 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Contemporary art museum with a strong Lithuanian collection, modern architecture, and well-curated temporary exhibitions.
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