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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kaunas is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which costs $110 - $370 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kaunas is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $80 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Kaunas via Braunschweig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kaunas?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kaunas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kaunas?

The distance between Cologne and Kaunas is 1450 km. The road distance is 1502.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kaunas without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 19h 55m and costs $110 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cologne to Kaunas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kaunas bus from?

Cologne to Kaunas bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kaunas train from?

Cologne to Kaunas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Kaunas?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kaunas is to train which takes 19h 56m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Kaunas bus arrive?

Cologne to Kaunas bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Kaunas?

Kaunas is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 10:40 AM in Cologne and 11:40 AM in Kaunas.

Where does the Cologne to Kaunas train arrive?

Cologne to Kaunas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kaunas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kaunas is 1503 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Cologne to Kaunas.

Where can I stay near Kaunas?

There are 793+ hotels available in Kaunas.

Cologne to Kaunas - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kaunas by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DUS - VNO
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain
6h 58m
$108–366
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane EIN - VNO
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain
8h 55m
$72–363
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
19h 55m
$113–366
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunastrain 144
19h 56m
$150–305
Drive 1,502.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kaunascar 1,502.9 km
13h
$259–374
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Kaunas
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kaunas (KUN)plane DUS - KUN
7h 25m
$96–419
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Kaunas
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kaunas (KUN)plane CGN - KUN
5h 24m
$81–433
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vilnius Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane FRA - VNO
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain
7h 14m
$131–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig to Kaunasbus
23h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus N1387
28h 42m
$158–278

Cologne to Kaunas by train, foot, and bus

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19h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,450.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kaunas, Lithuania?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kaunas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Centralna in around 19h 56m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kaunas (KUN) twice a week.

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