Budapest to Kaunas by train
Kaunas lies 890 km (553 mi) north of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Lithuania rail, over roughly 1,086 km (675 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Kaunas train station, Palemonas train station, Jiesia train station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 44001–56001 |
Clocks in Kaunas are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 12 h 47 min journey lands 13 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Hungary into Lithuania: money changes from the Forint 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 trains from Budapest to Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Budapest?
890 km (553 mi) in a straight line, north of Budapest; by road roughly 1,086 km (675 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kaunas by train?
About 12 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Kaunas?
Kaunas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vilnius against Europe/Budapest).
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.