How to travel from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas, Lithuania

The distance between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KaunasAukštaitija National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Vilniaus autobusų stotis and then to K. Petrausko g..

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Kautra

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kaunas.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kaunas.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas

There are several options for getting from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kaunas. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Meironys, Ignalinos autobusų stotis and Vilniaus autobusų stotis. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Kautra run regular bus services between Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas. We recommend that you take the bus to Vilniaus autobusų stotis and then to K. Petrausko g.. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kaunas is Kaunas Airport (KUN) (KUN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kaunas. Vilnius Airport (VNO) (VNO) and Palanga International Airport (PLQ) (PLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aukštaitija National Park and Kaunas. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas

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Transport options from Aukštaitija National Park to Kaunas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€16($16)
twice a week224km (139 miles)
Bus to Kauno autobusų stotis4h 20m
€14($14)
twice a week210km (130 miles)
Taxi
2h 30m
€130($130)
on demand169km (105 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€29($29)
on demand169km (105 miles)

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Airports near Kaunas

The following major airports near Kaunas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.

KUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Kaunas
VNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Kaunas
PLQ
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Kaunas