How much is the bus ticket from Kaunas to Riga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kaunas to Riga start from $20. The average price for this route is around $31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Kaunas to Riga?

The average bus travel time from Kaunas to Riga is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Kaunas to Riga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Ecolines , Infobus , Avtokombinat-1 OOO , TOKS Neo , Z-TIME .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kaunas to Riga?

The earliest bus departs from Kaunas to Riga at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kaunas to Riga?

A bus trip from Kaunas to Riga generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Kaunas to Riga?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is TOKS Neo , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kaunas to Riga?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company TOKS Neo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kaunas to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is TOKS Neo , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kaunas to Riga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Z-TIME , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kaunas to Riga from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Autobusų stotis	4h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Autobusų stotis	4h 10m	6:50pm	Riga	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Autobusų stotis	4h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 40m	12:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Autobusų stotis	4h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 40m	12:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 40m	12:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Autobusų stotis	4h 10m	6:50pm	Riga	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Autobusų stotis	4h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 10m	11:30am	Riga	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Autobusų stotis	4h	4:25pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 40m	12:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures for Kaunas to Riga on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	3h 55m	9:50am	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Autobusų stotis	3h 40m	9:45pm	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Autobusų stotis	4h 40m	12:00pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Autobusų stotis	5h 50m	11:45am	Riga	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Autobusų stotis	5h 5m	6:55am	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kaunas to Riga

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

229 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $71	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $91	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kaunas and Riga?

Stops in Kaunas

A
Autobusų stotis
Vytauto pr. 24, Kaunas 44355, Lithuania
Visit page
B
Kaunas
Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 49, Kaunas 44333, Lithuania

Stops in Riga

A
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Visit page
B
Riga Airport
Visit page
C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Ecolines

4/5150 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.4

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Avtokombinat-1 OOO

3/52 reviews

Timeliness0

TOKS Neo

4.5/585 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.3

Z-TIME

2/56 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

LV Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kaunas to Riga by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Kaunas to Riga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kaunas to Riga start from $20. The average price for this route is around $31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Kaunas to Riga?
The average bus travel time from Kaunas to Riga is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 229 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Kaunas to Riga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Avtokombinat-1 OOO, TOKS Neo, Z-TIME.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kaunas to Riga?
The earliest bus departs from Kaunas to Riga at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kaunas to Riga?
A bus trip from Kaunas to Riga generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Kaunas to Riga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is TOKS Neo, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kaunas to Riga?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company TOKS Neo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kaunas to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is TOKS Neo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kaunas to Riga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Z-TIME, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$26

11-29

$25

Today

$29

12-01

$22

12-02

$20

12-03

$28

12-04

$18

12-05

$22

The cheapest trip from Kaunas to Riga was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kaunas to Riga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $38 for a bus ticket from Kaunas to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.