How to Travel from
Sofia to Kaunas
by Route or Car
Ten ways to Travel from Sofia to Kaunas
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 041 km)
20 h 12 min
2041 km.
from $112
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Sofia Airport to Vilnius International Airport)
9 h 51 min
1356 km.
from $153.80
Bus, Train (Bus)
30 h 16 min
1356 km.
from $107.24
Bus via Bratislava
32 h 40 min
1356 km.
from $198.22
Bus, Plane (Fly Sofia Airport to Palanga International Airport)
15 h 54 min
1356 km.
from $208.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Sofia Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport)
14 h 11 min
1356 km.
from $192.93
Bus, Plane (Bus to Skopje International Airport)
15 h 30 min
1356 km.
from $314.74
Bus, Train (Bus)
32 h 30 min
1356 km.
from $160.27
Bus
38 h 18 min
1356 km.
from $263.02
Train
45 h 18 min
1355 km.
from $217.17
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.12–$404.27
Plane from Sofia Airport to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.48–$315.84
Plane from Sofia Airport to Palanga
Ave. Duration:
13h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$505.34
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$505.34
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.04–$884.35
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$758.01
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$758.01
Scandinavian Airlines
Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Palanga
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.43–$391.64
Plane from Sofia Airport to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$581.14
Air Baltic
Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$442.17
Plane from Sofia Airport to Palanga
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$555.88
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Palanga
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$694.85
LOT
Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$581.14
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$467.44
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.43–$126.34
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Kaunas,
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.07–$151.60
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$63.17
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$69.48
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.95–$31.58
Citylines
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$36.64
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.43–$54.32
Kaleia
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.05
Latlines
Bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.08
Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.81
Makedonija Soobrakaj AD
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$32.85
Kautra
Bus from Aerouostas to Kauno
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.00–$29.06
Gunsel
Bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Chernivtsi
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.48–$94.75
Karat-S
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.07–$151.60
Train operators
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
8h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.11–$40.43
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
11h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.48–$51.80
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.17–$75.80
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.00
UAB LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.19–$13.90
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$37.90
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$39.16
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kaunas?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kaunas is to bus and train which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 30h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Kaunas?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kaunas is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Kaunas?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Kaunas station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Kaunas, Bus Station via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Kaunas?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kaunas. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Kaunas via Vidin, Craiova, Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 18m.
How far is it from Sofia to Kaunas?
The distance between Sofia and Kaunas is 1459 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Kaunas without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Kaunas without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 16m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Kaunas?
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Sofia to Kaunas, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Kaunas bus from?
Sofia to Kaunas bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Kaunas train from?
Sofia to Kaunas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Kaunas?
The best way to get from Sofia to Kaunas is to bus via Bratislava which takes 32h 40m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 9h 12m, you could also train, which costs $130.43 - $173.91 and takes 45h 18m.
Where does the Sofia to Kaunas bus arrive?
Sofia to Kaunas bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Kaunas?
It is currently 09:49 at both, Sofia and Kaunas.
Where does the Sofia to Kaunas train arrive?
Sofia to Kaunas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Kaunas?
Book your Sofia to Kaunas bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Kaunas?
There are 689+ hotels available in Kaunas. Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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