Bus Riga to Kaunas from $29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Riga and Kaunas takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga 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 22m
Duration: 280 km
Distance: $29
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Panevėžys

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Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Panevezys, Bus Stationbus 1234 / ...
Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno pilisbus M-549 / ...

5h 30m

$24–40

Riga to Kaunas bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Riga and Kaunas. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riga is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Kaunas at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Panevezys, Bus Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

10:05 PM → 7:33 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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