Bus Riga (State) to Kaunas from $29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Riga (State) and Kaunas takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga (State) to Kaunas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 268 km
Distance: $29
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Panevėžys

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Take the bus from Riia to Panevežisbus Rv949 / ...
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5h 8m

$24–40

Riga (State) to Kaunas bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Riga (State) and Kaunas. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riga (State) is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kaunas at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Panevežis and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:50 PM → 7:33 AM
Arrives next day
8h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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