Driving from Minsk to Kaunas
Kaunas lies 262 km (163 mi) north-west of Minsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 319 km (198 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Minsk | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 44001–56001 |
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Belarus into Lithuania: money changes from the Belarusian ruble 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 car hire from Minsk to Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Minsk?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Minsk; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Kaunas by car?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk 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.