What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kaunas?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kaunas is to fly and train which costs $100 - $350 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kaunas?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kaunas is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $150 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Kaunas via Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Kaunas?

The distance between Basel and Kaunas is 1575 km. The road distance is 1745.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kaunas without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kaunas without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 22h 11m and costs $260 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kaunas?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Basel to Kaunas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kaunas train from?

Basel to Kaunas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Kaunas?

Kaunas is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:26 AM in Basel and 12:26 PM in Kaunas.

Where does the Basel to Kaunas train arrive?

Basel to Kaunas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kaunas?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kaunas is 1746 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Basel to Kaunas.

Where can I stay near Kaunas?

There are 786+ hotels available in Kaunas.

Basel to Kaunas - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Kaunas by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel, train
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane BSL - VNO
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain
9h 11m
$107–347
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
22h 11m
$262–812
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain 839 / ...
28h 52m
$297–770
Drive 1,745.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kaunascar 1,745.6 km
15h 28m
$352–509
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane ZRH - VNO
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain
8h 20m
$159–420
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Kaunasbus
29h 47m
$173–320
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Kaunascar
23h 12m
$292–413

Basel to Kaunas by train, foot, and bus

18Weekly Services

22h 11mAverage Duration

$262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,574.9 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kaunas, Lithuania?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kaunas via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis in around 28h 52m.

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