Bucharest to Kaunas by bus
Kaunas lies 1,175 km (730 mi) north of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,433 km (890 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.9 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Romania into Lithuania: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); 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 Bucharest to Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Bucharest?
1,175 km (730 mi) in a straight line, north of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,433 km (890 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kaunas by bus?
About 21 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Kaunas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.