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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kaunas is to bus and train which costs $100 - $190 and takes 38h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kaunas is to fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs $160 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Gară Filaret and arriving at Kaunas, Lithuania via Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Kaunas via Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 16m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kaunas?

The distance between Bucharest and Kaunas is 1250 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kaunas without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Bucharest to Kaunas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kaunas bus from?

Bucharest to Kaunas bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, depart from Bucharest Gară Filaret station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kaunas train from?

Bucharest to Kaunas train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Kaunas?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kaunas is to train which takes 37h 16m and costs $140 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $410 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus via Chișinău, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 26h.

Where does the Bucharest to Kaunas bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kaunas bus services, operated by S.C Mirtrans - Express S.R.L, arrive at Chişinău Northern Bus Station.

Where does the Bucharest to Kaunas train arrive?

Bucharest to Kaunas train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Kaunas?

There are 796+ hotels available in Kaunas.

Bucharest to Kaunas - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Kaunas by plane, train, or bus

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

Fly to Vilnius Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)OTP - VNO
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunas
8h 26m
$167–368
Bus via Chișinău
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Chişinău Northern Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Kaunas, LithuaniaChișinău/Kaunas
26h
$92–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Roman
2. Take the bus from Roman to Bălți
3. Take the bus from Bălți, Moldova to Kaunas
24h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa WschodniaEc
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunas144
37h 16m
$142–173
Fly to Kaunas
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kaunas (KUN)OTP - KUN
8h 48m
$145–401
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)OTP - WAW
2. Take the bus from Warsaw to Kaunas
10h 44m
$160–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Chernivtsi Bus stationGns-04 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kaunas Central bus station8252
28h 52m
$155–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Warsaw, Bus Station WestN910
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunas144
38h 22m
$105–181

Bucharest to Kaunas by train and foot

7Weekly Services

37h 16mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,249.6 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Kaunas, Lithuania?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Kaunas via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Ferdinánd híd, Budapest-Nyugati, and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 37h 16m. Alternatively, Air Baltic, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kaunas (KUN) 6 times a week.

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