Day trip from Vilnius to Kaunas
Kaunas lies 91 km (57 mi) west of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 91 km (57 mi) apart, Kaunas is a realistic day trip from Vilnius: about 1 h 29 min each way by road.
| Vilnius | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Lithuania |
| Population | 542,366 | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Postal codes | 01001–27102 | 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 Vilnius?
91 km (57 mi) in a straight line, west of Vilnius; by road roughly 111 km (69 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Kaunas by road?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Kaunas?
No, both are on Europe/Vilnius at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.