Berlin to Kaunas by bus
Kaunas lies 739 km (459 mi) north-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 901 km (560 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Lithuania |
| Population | 3.4 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 44001–56001 |
Clocks in Kaunas are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 13 h 30 min journey lands 14 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Germany into Lithuania: the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Berlin?
739 km (459 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Berlin; by road roughly 901 km (560 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Kaunas by bus?
About 13 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Kaunas?
Kaunas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vilnius against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Kaunas?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.