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 Riga, Vilnius and Olsztyn; 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 17 September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga · Latvia | 228 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Vilnius · Lithuania | 91 km | 1 h 15 min | Bus |
| Olsztyn · Poland | 254 km | 6 h | Bus |
| Klaipėda · Lithuania | 196 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
| Łomża · Poland | 226 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Suwałki · Poland | 108 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Ełk · Poland | 155 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Gizycko · Poland | 168 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
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 → Riga → Vilnius → Kaunas
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Riga, 1 night in Vilnius
- About 8 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kaunas → Riga | 3 h 40 min |
| Riga → Vilnius | 3 h 35 min |
| Vilnius → Kaunas | 1 h 15 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.
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: Riga, Vilnius, Olsztyn, Klaipėda, Łomża, Suwałki, Ełk and Gizycko. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Kaunas to Riga?
About 3 h 40 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 228 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Kaunas?
For Kaunas, Riga and Vilnius, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Riga, 1 night in Vilnius), with about 8 h 30 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.