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M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
Lithuania’s premier art museum, centered on the works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and major Lithuanian art collections. A key cultural stop in Kaunas.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 15 buses that leave Vilnius for Kaunas on Tue, Jun 02, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 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 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 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.
M-951
M-911
M-910
M-955
M-970
M-910
M-913
M-910
M-911
M-911Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Kaunas 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 17m. 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 | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Kaunas:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vilnius to Kaunas costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Kaunas take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 14m 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 TOKS, Ecolines, FlixBus, Lux Express, TransTempo.
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 TOKS | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator TOKS | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Kaunas buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M-956 | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 8:35 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-955 | 7:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 9:20 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-967 | 8:10 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h40 | 9:50 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 9:05 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h30 | 10:35 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-959 | 9:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 11:05 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-951 | 10:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h40 | 12:25 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-910 | 1:20 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h30 | 2:50 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-913 | 2:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 3:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 5:25 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-910 | 5:15 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 6:50 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-911 | 7:20 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 8:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-910 | 8:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h30 | 10:10 PM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-918A | 11:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h45 | 12:45 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
M-970 | 5:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 7:20 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
M-916 | 6:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1h35 | 8:15 AM Kaunas, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vilnius to Kaunas run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 14 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 30m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 11:06 PM |
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Lithuania’s premier art museum, centered on the works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and major Lithuanian art collections. A key cultural stop in Kaunas.
A distinctive Kaunas museum displaying a famous collection of devil-themed folk and art objects from Lithuania and abroad. Quirky, memorable, and widely loved.
Powerful museum and memorial at a former fortress and site of mass killings during the Nazi occupation. Historically significant and deeply moving.
Kaunas’s main pedestrian boulevard, lined with shops, cafés, churches, and modernist architecture. Essential for experiencing the city’s daily rhythm.
Historic district of cobbled streets, Gothic and Baroque buildings, and many of the city’s classic landmarks. The top area for first-time visitors.
Classic viewpoint overlooking central Kaunas, the rivers, and the Old Town. Especially popular for photos and sunset views.
Large potato dumplings usually filled 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 beet soup made with kefir, beetroot, cucumber, dill, and egg, typically served with hot potatoes. It is a classic Lithuanian summer dish popular across Kaunas.
A baked potato pudding, often enriched with onion, milk, eggs, and pork or bacon. It is a hearty home-style dish strongly associated with Lithuanian comfort food.
Respected contemporary fine-dining restaurant in Kaunas, recognized for creative tasting menus and modern presentation using local seasonal ingredients.
Well-known Kaunas restaurant with a refined but relaxed atmosphere, known for modern Lithuanian and European cooking in a historic old-town setting.
Established Lithuanian restaurant serving traditional dishes such as cepelinai, kugelis, and cold beet soup in a cozy folk-style setting.
Generally affordable by EU standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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