The fastest ways from Vilnius Airport to Kaunas are the direct Ollex bus (about 1 h 15 min) or a car on the A1 motorway (about 100 km). The cheaper but longer route is the train with a change at Vilnius railway station. Below are all three options and what to choose for a late flight.
Direct bus
The Ollex Airport Express links Vilnius Airport with Kaunas, with departures timed to flights; the stop is by the terminal exit. Tickets are sold online at ollex.lt and by the driver, but only an advance ticket guarantees a seat. Check the Kaunas stops and timetable at ollex.lt; from there a city bus or taxi takes you to the Old Town.
By train via Vilnius station
A train and city buses (Nos. 1, 2, 88) run from the airport to Vilnius railway station. From there LTG Link trains leave for Kaunas every 30–60 minutes; express trains take about an hour, regional trains a little longer. Tickets at ltglink.lt. Kaunas station is in the New Town, about 2 km from the Old Town. More on trains and buses in Kaunas as a day trip from Vilnius.
Taxi and car
A taxi or Bolt from the airport to Kaunas takes the A1 motorway, about 100 km. Driving? See our Old Town parking guide.
Late flights
Late in the evening train connections thin out, so the direct bus or a taxi is the easiest choice. Flying into Kaunas instead? See Kaunas Airport to the Old Town.
Timetables change; check ollex.lt and ltglink.lt before you travel. Header photo: Kaunas railway station. Photo: Nenea hartia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct bus from Vilnius Airport to Kaunas?
Yes. The Ollex Airport Express runs between Vilnius Airport and Kaunas, with departures timed to flights. Buy online in advance to guarantee a seat.
How long does it take?
About 1 h 15 min by direct bus. By train with a change at Vilnius station, about 1.5–2 hours including the transfer. By car or taxi on the A1, about 100 km and roughly 1 h 15 min.
Should I fly into Kaunas instead?
If a suitable flight exists, yes: city bus No. 29 runs from Kaunas Airport to the centre.


