Kyiv to Kaunas by bus
Kaunas lies 665 km (413 mi) north-west of Kyiv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 812 km (504 mi) of road.
| Kyiv | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Lithuania |
| Population | 3 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Ukraine into Lithuania: money changes from the Hryvnia 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 Kyiv to Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Kyiv?
665 km (413 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kyiv; by road roughly 812 km (504 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Kaunas by bus?
About 12 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyiv 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.