Day trip from Klaipėda to Kaunas
Kaunas lies 197 km (122 mi) south-east of Klaipėda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 197 km (122 mi) apart, Kaunas is a realistic day trip from Klaipėda: about 3 h 12 min each way by road.
| Klaipėda | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Lithuania |
| Population | 172,292 | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Postal codes | 81001–94007 | 44001–56001 |
What to see in Kaunas
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Klaipėda?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Klaipėda; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Klaipėda to Kaunas by road?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Klaipėda and Kaunas?
No, both are on Europe/Vilnius at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.