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

The cheapest way to get from Kaunas to Balvi is to train which costs $35 - $50 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaunas to Balvi is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Kaunas and Balvi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaunas station to Balvi. However, there are services departing from Kaunas, Bus Station and arriving at Balvu AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Kaunas to Balvi?

The distance between Kaunas and Balvi is 482 km. The road distance is 375.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaunas to Balvi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $21 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kaunas to Balvi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaunas to Balvi bus from?

Kaunas to Balvi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kaunas, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kaunas to Balvi?

The best way to get from Kaunas to Balvi is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $21 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Kaunas to Balvi bus arrive?

Kaunas to Balvi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kaunas to Balvi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaunas to Balvi is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Kaunas to Balvi.

Where can I stay near Balvi?

There are 16+ hotels available in Balvi.

Kaunas to Balvi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kaunas to Balvi by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Riga, Bus StationN1230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AO7911 / ...
8h 20m
$22–64
Train
1. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazieru215 / ...
2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gulbene804 / ...
10h 20m
$35–49
Drive 375.7 km
1. Drive from Kaunas to Balvi375.7 km
5h 17m
$68–98
Bus via Panevėžys
1. Take the bus from Šilainių poliklinika to Panevėžio autobusų stotis
2. Take the bus from Panevežis to Riia
3. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Balvu AO
9h 32m
$32–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Kėdainiai
2. Take the train from Kedainiai to Cesis215
3. Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Balvu AO
10h 49m

Kaunas to Balvi by bus

70Weekly Buses

8h 20mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.9 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Kaunas, Lithuania and Balvi, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Balvu AO via Rīgas SAO in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaunas to Balvu AO via Kaisiadorys, Riga-Pasazieru, Gulbene, and Gulbenes AO in around 10h 20m.

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How to get fromKaunas to Balviby bus, train or car

There are 5 ways to get from Kaunas to Balvi by bus, train, or car

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Drive 375.7 km

Bus via Panevėžys

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