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Compare train and bus for Riga to Kaunas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Kaunas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 25m 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.
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.
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How to get from Riga to Kaunas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riga to Kaunas is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:00 PM 4h30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 5:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 4h30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 5:30 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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M-23353:30 PM 3h50 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 7:20 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 5h20 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 11:50 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers11:30 AM 6h05 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 5:35 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
9:50 AM 4h05 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta 1:55 PM Kaunas, Coach Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Kaunas as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Kaunas, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, Lux Express, Infobus, Kautra to go to Kaunas by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, Lux Express, Infobus, Kautra.
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