What's the distance between Riga and Kaunas by coach?

The journey from Riga to Kaunas by coach covers an approximate distance of 142 miles (229 km).

What is the best way to go from Riga to Kaunas without a car?

The best way to go from Riga to Kaunas without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Riga to Kaunas from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Riga	5h 40m	23:40	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	19:40	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	18:30	Riga	5h 20m	23:50	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	22:05	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	02:05	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	23:55	Starptautiskā autoosta	5h 5m	05:00	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Riga	3h 50m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 40m	05:00	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	13:00	Riga	4h 30m	17:30	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Riga	4h 30m	17:30	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	18:00	Riga	5h 40m	23:40	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	18:30	Riga	5h 20m	23:50	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	19:40	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Riga	3h 50m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	19:40	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Riga	3h 50m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:50	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h 5m	13:55	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Riga	3h 50m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	19:40	Autobusų stotis	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Riga	3h 50m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	17:00	Riga	4h 30m	21:30	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Kaunas on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	4h	19:40	Autobusų stotis	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:00	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 20m	19:20	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	15:00	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	5h 30m	20:30	Vytauto pr. 24, Автовокзал, Kaunas	No tags
Bus	11:30	Riga	6h 5m	17:35	Autobusų stotis	No tags
Bus	00:20	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	4h 40m	05:00	Autobusų stotis	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Riga 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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, 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£11 - £34	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £50	Average duration5h 18m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Avtokombinat-1 OOO

3/52 reviews

Timeliness0

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.5

TOKS Neo

4.5/584 reviews

Staff4.8

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Cleanliness4.6

WiFi4.3

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Where are the popular stops in Riga and Kaunas?

Stops in Riga

A - Riga Airport

B - Starptautiskā autoosta

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Stops in Kaunas

A - Autobusų stotis

B - Kaunas

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Riga to Kaunas

What's the distance between Riga and Kaunas by coach?
The journey from Riga to Kaunas by coach covers an approximate distance of 142 miles (229 km).
What is the best way to go from Riga to Kaunas without a car?
The best way to go from Riga to Kaunas without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£12

14/11

£15

Today

£17

16/11

£14

17/11

£14

18/11

£12

19/11

£11

20/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Riga to Kaunas was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £42 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 £10, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Ecolines, Infobus 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.