There are 7 ways to get from Odessa to Kaunas by bus, train, car or plane
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Bus
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Take the bus from Odessa to Suwałki
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Take the bus from Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy to Kaunas Central Bus Station
Cheapest
Bus, fly to Kaunas
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Take the bus from Odessa Central Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
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Fly from Chisinau (KIV) to Kaunas (KUN)
Bus via Kyiv
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Take the bus from Odessa Starosinna bus station to Kyiv Vydubychi
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Take the bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kaunas Central bus station
Train
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Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Przemysl Gl.
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Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow Glowny
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Take the train from Kraków Główny to Kaunas
Drive
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Drive from Odessa to Kaunas
Bus, fly to Vilnius, train
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Take the bus from Odessa Central Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
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Fly from Chisinau (KIV) to Vilnius (VNO)
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Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunas
Bus, fly to Warsaw Chopin, train
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Take the bus from Odessa Central Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
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Fly from Chisinau (KIV) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW)
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Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunas
Odessa to Kaunas by bus
The bus journey time between Odessa and Kaunas is around 31h and covers a distance of around 1478 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Ecolines (Avtolux) and Ecolines, the Odessa to Kaunas bus service departs from Odessa Starosinna bus station and arrives in Kaunas Central bus station. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Lithuania from Ukraine
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Ukraine
Conditions of entry into Lithuania from Ukraine
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Lithuania is currently allowed from Ukraine.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kaunas is 1808.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kaunas is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Kaunas is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1808.
No, returning to Ukraine from Lithuania is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Odessa to Kaunas is to bus which costs 2 100 ₴ - 3 000 ₴ and takes 30h 45m.
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The quickest way to get from Odessa to Kaunas is to bus and fly and train which costs 6 000 ₴ - 17 000 ₴ and takes 14h.
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No, there is no direct bus from Odessa to Kaunas station. However, there are services departing from Odessa and arriving at Kaunas Central Bus Station via Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
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No, there is no direct train from Odessa to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Odesa-Holovna and arriving at Kaunas via Przemysl Glowny and Kraków Główny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 47m.
The distance between Odessa and Kaunas is 1051 km. The road distance is 1324.9 km.
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The best way to get from Odessa to Kaunas without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs 2 100 ₴ - 3 000 ₴.
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It takes approximately 30h 45m to get from Odessa to Kaunas, including transfers.
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Odessa to Kaunas bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from Odessa station.
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Odessa to Kaunas train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways, depart from Odesa-Holovna station.
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The best way to get from Odessa to Kaunas is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs 2 100 ₴ - 3 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 32h 47m.
- Distance: 1051.3 km
- Duration: 30h 45m
What companies run services between Odessa, Ukraine and Kaunas, Lithuania?
You can take a bus from Odessa to Kaunas via Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy in around 30h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Odessa to Kaunas via Przemysl Gl., Przemysl Glowny, and Kraków Główny in around 32h 47m.
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- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Chisinau to Vilnius via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $490
Flights from Chisinau to Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Chisinau to Kaunas via Vienna, Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Chisinau to Kaunas via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $300
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Chisinau to Kaunas via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $300
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Chisinau to Vilnius via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Chisinau to Vilnius via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $230
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Chisinau to Vilnius via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $450
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- booking@uz.gov.ua
- Website
- uz.gov.ua
Train from Odesa-Holovna to Przemysl Gl.
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29 - $60
- Schedules at
- uz.gov.ua
- 3rd class
- $29 - $40
- 2nd class
- $40 - $60
- 1st class
- $65 - $90
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $19
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- $10 - $13
- 1st Class
- $14 - $19
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Kraków Główny to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- UAB LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- UAB LTG Link
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- UAB LTG Link
- Phone
- (+370) 700 55111
- nuomone@litrail.lt
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- Lithuanian Railways (LG)
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- poczta@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Odessa to Suwałki
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Sindbad
- Phone
- +372 6800 909
- info@luxexpress.eu
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy to Kaunas Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +370 5 216 0054
- office@toks.lt
- Website
- toks.lt
Bus from Suwalki Central Bus Station to Kaunas Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Toks
- Phone
- +380 44 594 9010
- help@ecolines.ua
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Odessa Starosinna bus station to Kyiv Vydubychi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $16
- Schedules at
- autolux.ua
- Phone
- +371 67214512
- info@ecolines.lv
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Odessa Starosinna bus station to Kyiv Vydubychi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
Bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Kaunas Central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Website
- odessabus.com
Bus from Odessa Central Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- odessabus.com
- Book at
- ticket.bus.com.ua
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More Questions & Answers
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Odessa to Kaunas bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Kaunas Central Bus Station.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Odessa to Kaunas train services, operated by UAB LTG Link, arrive at Kaunas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Odessa to Kaunas is 1325 km. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Odessa to Kaunas.
There are 27+ hotels available in Kaunas. Prices start at $100 USD per night.