Riga to Kaunas by train
Kaunas lies 228 km (141 mi) south of Riga, 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 Latvia and Lithuania rail, over roughly 278 km (173 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riga | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Lithuania |
| Population | 742,572 | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Stations on record | Rīga Pasažieru, Vagonu Parks, Šķirotava | Kaunas train station, Palemonas train station, Jiesia train station |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 44001–56001 |
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Latvia into Lithuania: 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 Riga to Kaunas
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Staying in Kaunas
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Riga?
228 km (141 mi) in a straight line, south of Riga; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Kaunas 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 Riga 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 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.