Transport from Kaunas Airport: My Tips

Kaunas

Kaunas Airport is connected by bus route 29, which runs to the city centre and the railway station. Ticket prices start from 0,70 eur when purchased via the mobile app; see details below.

For the first morning departures and the last evening arrivals, the airport can only be reached by taxi.

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Buses

Both local and long-distance buses stop in front of the terminal.

City bus service to Kaunas

To the left of the terminal exit, you will find the bus stopfor route 29, which runs along the main street to the city centre and the railway station.

You can buy a ticket for € 1,50 eur s using your own contactless card at the validator by the driver or via 0,70 eur via the Žiogas mobile app (Google Play / App Store).

The fare is valid for a single journey; all-day tickets are not available in Kaunas.

  • Frequency– 35 to 45 minutes
  • Journey time– 40 minutes to the historic centre
  • Last bus from the airport – 1.15 am (only for late arrivals after 12.30 am)
  • First bus to the airport – 4:23
  • Detailed timetable: stops.lt/kaunas
  • Our tip for a hotel in the centre: Best Western Santakos Hotel, approx. 5 minutes from the stop on line 29 (E. OžeÅ¡kienÄ—s g.)

Information on public transport in Kaunas:kvt.lt.

Long-distance routes to Vilnius and KlaipÄ—da

From the airport, you can travel directly to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, or to the port city of KlaipÄ—da. Transport is provided by Ollex.

You can find timetables and buy tickets online atollex.lt.

  • Vilnius – 3 to 4 times a day, price 15 eur
  • KlaipÄ—da – 4 to 5 times a day, price 22 eur

If you want to save a little money, it’s worth taking city bus 29 to the centre of Kaunas and continuing from there to Vilnius by train, or to Klaipėda by Kautra bus.

Train timetables and online tickets can be found on the websitebilietas.ltglink.lt, and bus timetables on the websiteautobusubilietai.lt.

  • Kaunas – Vilnius for 8 eur
  • Kaunas – KlaipÄ—da for 19 eur

Taxi / Bolt

There are always plenty of official taxis waiting at the airport with a fixed price to Kaunas city centre of 25 eur. There is a 10% surcharge for card payments.

The Bolt mobile app is also available in the city, offering similar prices during times of high demand (particularly early in the morning and late in the evening). During the day, the price via Bolt can be around 20 eur.

Car hire

Several major international car hire companies have branches in the terminal. A car is the best way to explore the Lithuanian countryside or travel to the coast.

Weekly hire rates range from 105 eur to 150 eur depending on the season.

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