What is the distance between Kaunas and Riga?

The distance between the two cities is 142 miles (229 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kaunas to Riga?

If you're headed to Riga from Kaunas, chances are that your bus will depart from Autobusų stotis and arrive at Starptautiskā autoosta. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

Once in Riga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Riga Castle, The Old Town, Riga Cirkus, Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum and Dome Square.

Bus Kaunas to Riga from $15 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 7

from $25

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from $22

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from $21

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from $19

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from $24

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from $21

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from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 8 at 5:50am
Departure city: Kaunas
Departure location: Autobusų stotis
Arrival time: July 8 at 11:45am
Destination city: Riga
Destination location: Riga
Operated by: Ecolines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 55m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 8 at 6:05pm
Departure city: Kaunas
Departure location: Autobusų stotis
Arrival time: July 8 at 9:45pm
Destination city: Riga
Destination location: Starptautiskā autoosta
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m
Departure time: July 8 at 7:20am
Departure city: Kaunas
Departure location: Autobusų stotis
Arrival time: July 8 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Riga
Destination location: Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)
Operated by: Eurolines - Kautra
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 40m
Departure time: July 8 at 6:05am
Departure city: Kaunas
Departure location: Autobusų stotis
Arrival time: July 8 at 11:45am
Destination city: Riga
Destination location: Riga
Operated by: Ecolines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 40m
Departure time: July 8 at 1:50am
Departure city: Kaunas
Departure location: Autobusų stotis
Arrival time: July 8 at 6:55am
Destination city: Riga
Destination location: Starptautiskā autoosta
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kaunas to Riga.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $51	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$6 - $61	Average Duration4h 56m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Kaunas to Riga

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kaunas to Riga: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22

Average bus trip duration4h 40m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance142 miles (229 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,413 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Ecolines

4/5131 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.3

TOKS Neo

4.5/582 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.3

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

LV bus companies: FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, Ecolines, KLR Bus, FlixTrain, LIKEBUS

Kaunas to Riga Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Riga from Kaunas, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Kaunas and Riga?

Stops in Kaunas

A - Autobusų stotis

B - Kaunas

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kaunas - Riga

What is the distance between Kaunas and Riga?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kaunas to Riga?
What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

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

Best price found

07/05

$22

07/06

$23

Today

$21

07/08

$19

07/09

$17

07/10

$16

07/11

$20

07/12

$17

The cheapest trip from Kaunas to Riga was searched and found on Jul 10, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $63 for a bus ticket from Kaunas to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-07-10.

Usually Eurolines - Kautra will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Kaunas to Riga.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kaunas to Riga, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Kaunas to Riga.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Kaunas to Riga?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 56m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures11

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Where are the popular stops in Kaunas and Riga?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kaunas - Riga

What is the distance between Kaunas and Riga?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kaunas to Riga?

What are the best sights and things to do in Riga?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Kaunas to Riga?

Will you be returning to Kaunas by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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