Warsaw to Kaunas bus with Lux Express

Buses From Warsaw to Kaunas: Journey Details

Buses from Warsaw to Kaunas operate every day of the week. Services commence running at around 6:15 a.m. The last departure of the day is at approximately 11 p.m. The trip is usually direct, and takes at least 6.5 hours. Bus operators that provide services for the Warsaw to Kaunas route include Infobus, Ecolines and Simple Express. In general, there are around six departures from Monday to Saturday and approximately two departures on Sunday. There are no peak travel fares for this trip.

Taking the Bus from Warsaw

Buses from Warsaw to Kaunas usually depart from either Zachodnia Bus Station or Centralna Bus Station. Zachodnia Bus Station is situated just west of the city centre. Bus services from the Central Station to Zachodnia Bus Station include route numbers 127, 158 and 517, and night bus route numbers N35 and N85. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes. Taxis may park just outside of the station. Warsaw Centralna Bus Station is centrally located within the city, and shares its site with the rail. At both exits are taxi ranks, and local buses and trams stop along the main road outside.

Getting into Kaunas by Bus

Kaunas is Lithuania’s second biggest city. It boasts many buildings of historic interest - particularly in the Old Town area. There is the ruins of the 14th century Kaunas Castle, the 19th century Kaunas State Musical Theatre, the 16th century City Hall and the 15th century wax melting furnace. Buses from Warsaw to Kaunas usually terminate at either Kaunas Bus Station or at the temporary bus station – which is located at the intersection of Gedimino and Griunvaldo streets. This stop is within a short walking distance of Akropolis shopping centre. For onward travel, there are day and night bus services in operation, and taxi ranks are conveniently located close to the station.