How much is the train ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas?

The cheapest train tickets from Vilnius to Kaunas start at $3. The average price for this train route is around $23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Vilnius to Kaunas?

The average train trip from Vilnius to Kaunas takes 1h 42m and covers 83 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Lithuanian Railways .

Which train operators serve the Vilnius to Kaunas route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 134 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vilnius to Kaunas?

The earliest train from Vilnius to Kaunas departs at 5:13am. The latest train departs at 10:30pm.

Train Vilnius to Kaunas from $8

Next train departures

Next departures for Vilnius to Kaunas on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:57am	Vilnius Voke Train Station	1h 10m	7:07am	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:14pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	59m	1:13pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Fastest
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:55am	Vilnius	1h 22m	7:17am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Kaunas on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:57am	Vilnius Voke Train Station	1h 10m	7:07am	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:14pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	59m	1:13pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Fastest
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:55am	Vilnius	1h 22m	7:17am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Kaunas on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:27pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	1h 21m	2:48pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:14pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	59m	1:13pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Fastest
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:55am	Vilnius	1h 22m	7:17am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Vilnius to Kaunas on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:14pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	59m	1:13pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Cheapest
Train	12:14pm	Vilnius Paneriai Train Station	59m	1:13pm	Kaunas Palemonas Train Station	Fastest
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	Vilnius	1h 14m	6:27am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags
Train	5:55am	Vilnius	1h 22m	7:17am	Kaunas Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vilnius to Kaunas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kaunas. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

91 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $24	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$3 - $37	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Vilnius and Kaunas?

Vilnius

A
Vilnius Bus Station
Geležinkelio g. 16, Vilnius 03211, Lithuania
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B
Savanoriu prospektas
Vilnius, Vilnius, Savanoriu prospektas, Vilnius 03128, Lithuania
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C
Studentu st.
Vilnius, Vilnius North (Studentu st.), Vilnius 08106, Lithuania
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Kaunas

A
Autobusų stotis
Vytauto pr. 24, Kaunas 44355, Lithuania
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Train companies

Lithuanian Railways

5/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.1

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the WiFi. Lithuanian Railways ticket prices on this trip start at $3

Lithuanian Railways Vilnius Kaunas recent customer reviews

The train was comfortable and on time, but I had trouble finding the seating space at first.

Vlada S.

March 1, 2025

Excellent, very impressed

Stephen W.

December 10, 2025

It was smooth and comfortable

Patrick M.

September 15, 2025

LT train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain, Lithuanian Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vilnius to Kaunas by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas?
The cheapest train tickets from Vilnius to Kaunas start at $3. The average price for this train route is around $23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Vilnius to Kaunas?
The average train trip from Vilnius to Kaunas takes 1h 42m and covers 83 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Lithuanian Railways.
Which train operators serve the Vilnius to Kaunas route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 134 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vilnius to Kaunas?
The earliest train from Vilnius to Kaunas departs at 5:13am. The latest train departs at 10:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-10

$13

01-11

$14

Today

$9

01-13

$9

01-14

$8

01-15

$8

01-16

$8

01-17

$8

The cheapest trip from Vilnius to Kaunas was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vilnius to Kaunas, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $33 for a train ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2026-01-15.