More cities in one trip from Kaunas
Kaunas (Lithuania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 26 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Latvia, Poland). The most searched are Vilnius, Riga and Białystok; the quickest to reach is Vilnius, about 1 h 15 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 26 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Kaunas
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius · Lithuania | 91 km | 1 h 15 min | Bus |
| Riga · Latvia | 228 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Białystok · Poland | 202 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Łomża · Poland | 226 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Klaipėda · Lithuania | 196 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
| Siauliai · Lithuania | 121 km | about 2 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Suwałki · Poland | 108 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Panevezys · Lithuania | 97 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Kaunas
Land in Kaunas, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Kaunas → Vilnius → Riga → Kaunas
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Riga
- About 8 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kaunas → Vilnius | 1 h 15 min |
| Vilnius → Riga | 3 h 40 min |
| Riga → Kaunas | 3 h 40 min |
Kaunas → Vilnius → Łomża → Kaunas
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Łomża
- About 9 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kaunas → Vilnius | 1 h 15 min |
| Vilnius → Łomża | 4 h 30 min |
| Łomża → Kaunas | 3 h 50 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in KaunasFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in KaunasEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Kaunas
Airports with direct flights to Kaunas, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Sweden 2
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Cyprus 1
Denmark 1
Germany 1
Greece 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Kaunas?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Vilnius, Riga, Białystok, Łomża, Klaipėda, Siauliai, Suwałki and Panevezys. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Kaunas to Vilnius?
About 1 h 15 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 91 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Kaunas?
For Kaunas, Vilnius and Riga, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Riga), with about 8 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Kaunas?
From 26 airports in 12 countries, including London, Madrid and Malaga. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Kaunas is cheap.