- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
18 h 29 m
Average duration
18 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kaunas to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kaunas to Riga will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Kaunas to Riga without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kaunas to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 59m Average total duration 18h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kaunas to Riga:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaunas to Riga costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 29m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 18h 29m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kaunas to Riga trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 PM Kaunas | 18h29 | 11:34 AM Riga | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kaunas to Riga run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 17:05, the last at 17:05. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (228 km) distance in 18h 29m.
Distance 141 miles (228 km) |
Average train duration 18h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 18h 29m |
First train 5:05 PM |
Last train 5:05 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Important museum documenting Latvia under Soviet and Nazi occupation through exhibits, testimonies, and archives.
Fine arts museum in a grand Venetian-style former stock exchange, known for European and Asian art collections.
Riga’s historic center with cobbled lanes, medieval squares, churches, and the city’s densest concentration of landmarks.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, especially popular for architecture walks and social media photography.
One of the main public squares in Old Riga, framed by historic buildings and anchored by Riga Cathedral.
Grey peas cooked and served with fried bacon and onions, one of Latvia’s most iconic traditional dishes, especially common in winter and at festive meals.
A traditional Latvian pie with rye pastry filled with potato and carrot, protected as a traditional specialty and strongly associated with western Latvia.
Cold pink soup made with beetroot, kefir, cucumber, herbs, and usually egg, very popular in summer across Riga and Latvia.
One of Riga’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined cuisine, elegant service, and long-standing international reputation.
A famous cellar tavern known for Latvian food, local beer, live folk music, and an authentic rustic setting.
A popular modern Latvian restaurant serving updated national dishes in a cozy, central setting with strong local identity.
Generally moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, while local cafes and transit stay fairly affordable.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxis are optional; tipping in cafes is not expected.
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