Kaunas to Riga by train
Riga lies 228 km (141 mi) north of Kaunas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania and Latvia rail, over roughly 278 km (173 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kaunas | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Latvia |
| Population | 289,380 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Stations on record | Kaunas train station, Palemonas train station, Jiesia train station | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava |
| Postal codes | 44001–56001 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Lithuania into Latvia: the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book trains from Kaunas to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Kaunas?
228 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north of Kaunas; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaunas to Riga by train?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaunas and Riga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riga?
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 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.