- Must visit
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
Lithuania’s major art museum, dedicated to Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and wider Lithuanian art. A key cultural stop in Kaunas with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 54 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
834 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Kaunas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Kaunas will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 14 buses that leave Prague for Kaunas on Tue, Jun 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 834 km distance in an average of 16 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 17 h 30 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kaunas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 16h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 518 miles (834 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 28m Average total duration Fastest 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 5m Average total duration 21h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kaunas:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kaunas costing on average $121 (€99).
Other travel options to Kaunas take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
Train takes on average 21h 35m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $214 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€104). The journey takes 16h 58m versus 11h 2m 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.
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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Kaunas buses for today, Monday, June 8. 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 · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 22h30 | 5:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 21h55 | 5:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 16h25 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Praha, Černý Most | 15h55 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, Černý Most | 18h10 | 5:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 18h05 | 5:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 17h30 | 5:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 17h10 | 5:50 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Praha, Černý Most | 22h00 | 12:15 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 20h30 | 12:15 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 20h15 | 12:15 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 22h10 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Praha, Roztyly | 19h55 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 17h55 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Praha, Černý Most | 17h30 | 5:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 20h40 | 1:40 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Prague to Kaunas run on average 17 times per day, taking around 16h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 518 miles (834 km) distance in 15h 55m.
Distance 518 miles (834 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Kaunas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kaunas trip today.
Lithuania’s major art museum, dedicated to Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and wider Lithuanian art. A key cultural stop in Kaunas with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
A distinctive Kaunas museum with a famous collection of devil-themed masks, carvings, and folk art from Lithuania and abroad. Unusual, memorable, and highly shareable.
A powerful museum and memorial complex documenting the fort’s role in warfare, imprisonment, and the Holocaust. One of the most significant historical sites near Kaunas.
Kaunas’ famous pedestrian boulevard lined with historic architecture, shops, cafes, and churches. Essential for first-time visitors and one of the city’s core walking areas.
The atmospheric historic center with cobbled streets, Gothic and Baroque architecture, and many of the city’s main heritage sights. Best explored slowly on foot.
A well-known viewpoint with one of the best panoramas over central Kaunas, especially popular for sunset photos and social media shots.
Large potato dumplings, usually stuffed with pork and served with sour cream and bacon sauce. They are one of Lithuania’s best-known national dishes and widely eaten in Kaunas.
Cold beetroot soup made with kefir, beetroot, cucumber, dill, and boiled egg, usually served with hot potatoes. It is a classic Lithuanian summer dish loved in Kaunas.
A rich baked potato pudding, often made with onion, egg, and sometimes bacon, then served with sour cream. It is a comforting traditional Lithuanian home-style dish.
One of Kaunas’s best-regarded modern restaurants, offering refined seasonal tasting menus and creative contemporary Lithuanian cuisine.
A respected contemporary dining spot in Kaunas with polished plates, quality ingredients, and a modern urban atmosphere.
A well-known Kaunas restaurant serving Lithuanian and European comfort food in a warm, stylish setting near the Old Town.
Generally cheaper than many Western European cities. Dining and local transport are good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually not included. Round up small bills or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping in cafes is optional; round up taxis.
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