Transportation in Lithuania
Lithuania is a small country where you can get almost everywhere by train, bus or of course by car. With three international airports, travelling to or from Lithuania by air is also very easy. The sights and sounds of Lithuania's spectacular countryside are best experienced on the road and with a great road network, hiring a vehicle is an excellent option. In the following sections, we offer you a brief synopsis of Lithuania's Travel Guide.
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Lithuania Transportation Guide
Travelling in Lithuania is a comparatively convenient option, be it by road, train, bus or taxi. Just follow the rules and you are bound to have fond memories of your Lithuanian trip.
Getting to Lithuania
Air Transport
There are three international airports: Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga.
Vilnius International Airport
Vilnius International Airport has undergone major reconstruction with the new passenger terminal officially opened in October 2007. It is conveniently located just 7km or 15 minutes by car to the city centre. There are 15 airlines operating out of the airport providing regular flights both domestically and internationally to 25 destinations. Chartered flights also operate out of Vilnius International Airport.
Facilities at the airport include: Banks and ATM's, 24 hour medical department, information desk, newsstand and flower shop, car rental agencies, cafes and restaurants, vending machines, baggage storage facilities, parking, internet connection areas and telephones.
Kaunas International Airport
Kaunas Airport acquired international status in 1991. Located just 13 km from Kaunas city centre, the airport is well connected to the main rail lines and motorways. Regular flight destinations from Kaunas include: Vaxjo, Frankfurt, London, Liverpool, Shannon, Dublin and Glasgow. Airlines operating out of Kaunas are Ryanair and airBaltic.
Airport facilities include: Customer service desks, café and bar, duty free shopping, Bank and ATM, car rental agencies, taxi stands, long and short term parking, VIP business lounge.
Palanga International Airport
Located in the west Lithuania, Palanga is a 3rd international airport in Lithuania. Regular flights operate to Copenhagen, Olso and Riga through which comnnecting to various other European cities. The airport has been in operation since 1937 and is currently undergone refurbishments. The airport is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Palanga city centre and half an hour from Klaipeda.
Airport facilities and Services include: Customer service desk, shops, cafes, bar, car rental agencies, Souvenirs, currency exchange, tourism information, public phones, First aid, Services for disabled, Hotel reservations, Lost baggage claims, Postal service, Baggage carts, long and short term parking, Business Class passenger lounge.
For transport from the airport to the city (or from the city to the airport), we recommend Green Path Transfers, who offer eco-friendly airport transfers in hundreds of destinations around the world, including Vilnius and Klaipeda.
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By Road
Lithuania boasts of an effective transport network connecting it with its neighbouring states. All kinds of roads are encountered here, from two to four- lane highways connecting important cities, to small roads navigating the countryside. Of course, one has to be careful when driving in Lithuania, be aware of traffic rule violations, speeding vehicles, and rash driving by novices. Overtaking vehicles are another constant menace you will have to cope with. Within the town the speed limit is 50 km/hr, while out of town the speed limit is 90 km/hr. Remember, driving is on the right-hand side and, yes, with seatbelts on. Drunk driving is strictly forbidden and punishable. Driving at night is not advisable.
By Train
While Lithuania has an efficient rail network, Vilnius is the main connecting point for its rail service. Kaunas, Siauliai and Klaipeda are well connected from Vilnius. Passenger trains running twice a day connect Vilnius with the Baltic coast. The popular lake district of the National Park is connected to Vilnius by suburban trains going to Ignalina. In the same way, people can reach the ancient Trakai castle using the suburban train. Palanga, the important resort on the Baltic coast, does not have a stop, though, but you can get off at Kretinga or Klaipeda station and then take a bus that is equally fast.
By Bus
In spite of a professional and well-developed rail network, it is the bus service that is more popular in Lithuania for its frequent and quick service in towns and villages. The bus services from Kautra connect Kaunas to most of the major Lithuanian cities. Buses comprise of the common buses, mini buses and trolley buses. The charm of the bus service in Lithuania is that tickets are sold not according to their availability but according to the number of passengers, and more buses are assigned if needed. Tickets can be bought from stalls or from the bus drivers themselves, although the ones purchased from the drivers are costly as well as risky. If you have bought a ticket in advance, remember to board the bus using the middle door and stamp the ticket with the punches available. If you choose to buy a ticket aboard the bus, carry the correct change. Ticketless travel is bound to attract a fine.
Do remember that you have to get off the bus through the middle door.
By Taxi
Taxis are another good way to travel in Lithuanian cities, as they are comparatively cheaper when compared to Western Europe. Taxis run on meters. They can be booked by phone and you can travel the countryside in a taxi. Of course, a phone taxi is always safer than hailing one on the road, especially at airports or bus stations. Take a long ride along the scenic route for a small extra cost.
Tip: It is customary to give a small tip to the driver when you reach your destination.
By Water
The main sea port in Lithuania is Klaipėda. The northernmost ice-free port on the Baltic Seas Eastern coast, it is well connected by trade routes with foreign ports. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week all year round the port is used for the transportation of Cargo as well as passengers.
There are ferry services to Denmark, Kaliningrad (Russian Federation), Germany, Poland and Sweden.
There is also a cruise ship terminal. There are services to Karlshamm in Sweden; Aarhus and Aabenraa in Denmark; and to Kiel and Sassnitz in Germany.
Vilnius International Airport
Rodunios road. 10A, LT-02189 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel: +370 5 230 66 66 - Fax: +370 5 232 9122
Email: airport@vno.lt
Website: http://www.vno.lt/en/ Kaunas International Airport
Karmelava 54460, Kaunas dist.
Tel: +370 37 399 307 - Fax: +370 37 399 350
Email: info@kun.lt
Website: http://www.kaunas-airport.lt/index.php?lang=en Palanga International Airport
Liepojos road 1, LT-00169 Palanga, Lithuania
Tel: +370 460 52 300 - Fax: +370 460 56 401
Email: tickets@palangaground.aero
Website: http://www.palanga-airport.lt/en/
Klaipeda Seaport
J. Janonio 24, LT-92251 Klaipeda, Lithuania
Tel: +370 46 499 799 - Fax: + 370 46 499 777
Email: info@port.lt
Website: http://www.portofklaipeda.lt/en.php
Eurolines
INTERNATIONAL TICKET OFFICE
Tel: +370 5 233 52 77 - Fax: +370 5 233 57 72
Email: eurolines@toks.lt
Website: http://www.autobusustotis.lt/booking Ecolines
ECOLINES booking-office
Email: ecolines@ecolines.lt
Website: http://www.ecolines.net/index.php?l=2
Lithuanian Rail
Gelezinkelio str. 16, LT-02100 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel: +370 5 269 3722, 269 2466, 269 2748 - Fax: +370 5 262 6947
Email: vilniaus.agentura@litrail.lt
Website: http://www.litrail.lt/wps/portal
