City in Kaunas County, Lithuania
Getting around Kaunas
How to get around Kaunas
The center and Old Town are walkable; buses and trolleybuses cover the rest. Vilnius is 1–1.5 h away by train or coach.
Ways to get around Kaunas
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus and trolleybus | About 1–2 EUR | Pay by contactless card or app |
| Bolt | About 4–7 EUR for 5 km | Cheap and fast |
| Train to Vilnius | About 6–12 EUR | 1 h 10–1 h 30; frequent departures from Kaunas station |
Ride-hailing apps in Kaunas
A 5 km ride costs about €4–7 ($4.5–7.9).
- Use Bolt; street taxis are few. Everything central is walkable.
Arriving in Kaunas
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Buses to the center, about 1–2 EUR, 40 min; Bolt or taxi about 15–25 EUR, 20 min. Mainly Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Shared e-scooters in summer; bikes are popular along the river.
- Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
- Onward travel in Lithuania: LTG Link trains run Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda, and buses reach most towns. Coaches and trains connect Riga and Warsaw.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kaunas?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Kaunas?
The center and Old Town are walkable; buses and trolleybuses cover the rest. Vilnius is 1–1.5 h away by train or coach.
How do I get from the airport to Kaunas?
Buses to the center, about 1–2 EUR, 40 min; Bolt or taxi about 15–25 EUR, 20 min. Mainly Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Is Kaunas walkable?
Very walkable.
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