What is the distance between Riga and Kaunas?

Riga and Kaunas are 142 miles (229 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Kaunas from Riga, chances are that your bus will depart from Starptautiskā autoosta and arrive at Autobusų stotis. 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 Kaunas?

Once in Kaunas, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pažaislis Monastery, The Historical Presidential Palace, Funiculars in Kaunas, Kaunas Castle and St. Michael The Archangel Church.

Bus Riga to Kaunas from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	5h 5m	5:00am	Autobusų stotis	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	7:40pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	7:40pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	7:40pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Riga	4h 30m	9:30pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	7:40pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 5m	1:55pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Kaunas on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 5m	1:55pm	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Riga	3h 50m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	7:20pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	8:30pm	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riga	6h 5m	5:35pm	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:26 PM EET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riga to Kaunas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kaunas. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $58	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $64	Average Duration5h 18m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.3

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

TransTempo

4/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi2.5

LATLINES

2/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Avtokombinat-1 OOO

3/52 reviews

Timeliness0

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

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TOKS Neo

4.5/585 reviews

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Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.3

LT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riga and Kaunas?

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Stops in Kaunas

A - Autobusų stotis

B - Kaunas

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riga to Kaunas by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$51

11/17

$18

Today

$22

11/19

$16

11/20

$14

11/21

$15

11/22

$14

11/23

$14

The cheapest trip from Riga to Kaunas was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $54 for a bus ticket from Riga to Kaunas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Infobus, LATLINES 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.