Last verified: 2026-08-31 You can cover most Lithuania itineraries without a car. This is a passenger travel guide for visitors: how to sequence airport arrivals, intercity trains and coaches, and city travel once you are there. It does not cover freight, cargo or courier shipping. Transport in Lithuania: Quick Answer for First-Time Visitors Fly into Vilnius (VNO) or Kaunas (KUN). The airport train reaches Vilnius city center in 7–8 minutes for €0.90, but it only runs from the airport between 07:10 and 19:20 — later arrivals take bus 88, the 88N night bus, or a Bolt. Use LTG Link trains and Kautra, Ollex or Lux Express coaches between cities. No car is needed for Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda; rent one mainly for the Curonian Spit or the Aukštaitija lakes. Currency: Euro (€) Vilnius Airport (VNO) to city: Train 7–8 minutes, €0.90, running 07:10–19:20 from the airport; or bus 88 in about 20 minutes Vilnius city ticket: €1.00 for 30 minutes, €1.25 for 60 minutes Trains: LTG Link (ltglink.lt) — Vilnius–Kaunas about 1h10–1h30, Vilnius–Klaipėda about 4h10–5h Coaches: Kautra, Ollex (domestic); Lux Express (Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw) Ride-hailing: Bolt is the app most visitors use nationwide Rental car worth it for: Curonian Spit, Aukštaitija National Park, Palūšė Visual Preview: Lithuania in Real Trip Moments Use these scenes to choose your route before final booking. Find Flights to Lithuania Compare routes and prices quickly with this live widget. Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you book through partner links, at no extra cost to you. Book a Reliable Airport Pickup in Vilnius Reserve your transfer before arrival and go directly to your hotel without taxi queues. Most useful for late arrivals, early departures, or trips with heavier luggage. Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you complete a booking through partner links, at no extra cost to you. Airports and Arrival Strategy From Vilnius Airport (VNO), the train to Vilnius railway station takes up to 8 minutes and costs €0.90. It is the fastest way in, but it is not an all-day service: trains leave the airport between 07:10 and 19:20, and run into the airport 08:00–18:30 on weekdays and 06:55–18:37 at weekends. City bus 88 (Airport – center – Europos aikštė) takes about 20 minutes and is the main alternative; the 88N night bus covers the same route from 22:30 to 05:30, so late arrivals are not stranded. A Vilnius single ticket costs €1.00 for 30 minutes or €1.25 for 60 minutes. Buy it in the m.Ticket app, load it onto a JUDU/Vilniečio card, or simply tap a contactless bank card on the validator — tapping a bank card issues a 60-minute ticket for €1.25. Ticket sales by the driver are no longer listed by the operator, so arrive with the app installed or a contactless card ready. If you land late, consider an overnight stay near the airport or in the Naujamiestis/Old Town area before long intercity transfers to Kaunas or Klaipėda. Kaunas Airport (KUN) is about 14 km from Kaunas city center, at Karmėlava. City bus 29 links it to the bus station and railway station in roughly 40–50 minutes; buy tickets in the Žiogas app used by Kaunas city transport (kvt.lt), with a contactless bank card on board, or at the Narvesen kiosk in the terminal. Ollex also runs airport express coaches between Kaunas Airport and Vilnius, Klaipėda and Kryžkalnis, timed around flights and bookable at ollex.lt. Kautra (kautra.lt) runs Kaunas bus station itself, not the airport buses. For multi-city routes (e.g. in via VNO, out via KUN), open-jaw flight planning can reduce backtracking. Intercity Transport Passenger trains are operated by LTG Link (ltglink.lt) — book Vilnius–Kaunas, Vilnius–Klaipėda or Vilnius–Trakai online or in the LTG Link app. On LTG Link's current timetable, Vilnius–Kaunas takes about 1h10 on the fastest express services and 1h20–1h30 on most others; Vilnius–Klaipėda takes about 4h10 to 5h; Vilnius–Trakai takes about 30–40 minutes. Plan around the slower end of each range unless you have booked a specific express. Electrification of the Vilnius–Klaipėda main line is in its final stage and still causes month-by-month timetable changes through 2026. In September 2026, for example, several Vilnius–Kaunas services do not run between 14 and 27 September, and the Vilnius–Klaipėda trains No. 13 and No. 786 do not run on 18 and 25 September. Always check the timetable for your travel month at ltglink.lt before you commit to a connection. LTG Link is introducing 15 new electric and battery trains in the second half of 2026, with a top speed of 160 km/h, on Vilnius–Klaipėda, Vilnius–Kaunas, Vilnius–Varėna–Marcinkonys and Kaunas–Šiauliai — so expect journey times on these routes to keep improving into 2027. Long-distance coaches are run by Kautra (kautra.lt), Ollex, and Lux Express (international routes to Riga, Tallinn, and Warsaw); compare train and coach before booking, especially on summer weekends. Keep at least a 60–90 minute transfer buffer when connecting to the Klaipėda–Smiltynė ferry or to fixed event start times. Getting Around Cities Vilnius and Kaunas centers are walkable for most sightseeing days, and the two cities use different ticketing systems, so do not assume one app covers both. In Vilnius, buses and trolleybuses are run by JUDU (judu.lt). Tickets are €1.00 for 30 minutes and €1.25 for 60 minutes via the m.Ticket app or a JUDU/Vilniečio card, or you can tap a contactless bank card on the validator for a 60-minute ticket at €1.25. Trafi and Google Maps are also useful for planning journeys. In Kaunas, city transport is run by Kauno autobusai (kvt.lt) and the ticketing app is Žiogas — that app does not work in Vilnius, and Vilnius tickets do not work in Kaunas. For outer neighborhoods and late returns, use city transit or ride-hailing. Bolt is the ride-hailing app most visitors use in Lithuania; it quotes the fare before you confirm, so you can compare it against a metered taxi rather than guessing. For Old Town areas, allow extra time for cobblestones and a slower walking pace. Costs and Practical Tips Intercity fares are generally manageable but rise during high-demand periods; check current fares and timetables at ltglink.lt for trains and at the operator's own site for coaches. Digital tickets and route checks before departure reduce last-minute friction. Keep one contingency option for weather-affected coastal segments. Rent a Car When Multi-City Flexibility Matters A rental car pays off quickly once you combine two or three destinations — for example Vilnius → Trakai → Kaunas, or Klaipėda → Curonian Spit → Palanga. Compare prices for your dates here. Cancellation terms are set per supplier and per rate, so check the conditions shown against your own quote before you book. Rates move with season and demand, so we do not quote a headline daily price here — check the live quote for your own dates. In general, economy cars picked up at Vilnius Airport for a week or more are the cheapest way to rent, while summer weekend pickups and one-way drop-offs in a different city cost noticeably more. Book 2–3 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you complete a booking through partner links, at no extra cost to you. 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Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you buy through partner links, at no extra cost to you. Arrival Planning for Travelers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the US, and the Netherlands For Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, and US departures, compare flight arrival times with onward rail and coach options. If you land late, avoid same-night long transfers and start intercity travel the following morning. When planning return flights to DACH, Amsterdam, or long-haul US hubs, add transfer buffers for evening event days. How to Reach Palūšė and Ignalina Lakes The LTG Link Vilnius–Ignalina train takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, with roughly seven departures a day in each direction; from Ignalina station, a taxi or a short local bus reaches Palūšė (~5 km). Intercity coaches also cover Vilnius–Ignalina and Vilnius–Visaginas in about two hours, which is useful for point-to-point transfers. Several carriers share these routes, so compare departures and prices at autobusubilietai.lt rather than assuming a single operator. A rental car is the most flexible option if you want to combine Ginučiai watermill (Ginučių malūnas), the Ancient Beekeeping Museum (Senovinės bitininkystės muziejus) in Stripeikiai, and Aukštaitija National Park on one route. Trakai Day Trip Simple day-routing from Vilnius. Klaipėda and Coast Transport flow for coastal travel. Curonian Spit Guide Ferry-linked route planning. Plan your next step These links are refreshed automatically to keep the strongest Lithuania planning paths connected. Plan Your Full Lithuania Trip in One Place Plan your Lithuania itinerary day-by-day, save booking addresses and boarding passes, optimize routes, and export a travel PDF for offline use. Klaipėda and Lithuania Coast Travel Guide Klaipėda and Lithuanian coast guide 2026: Old Town, beaches, ferry to Curonian Spit, seaside resorts, and practical transport tips for coastal Lithuania. Events in Lithuania: Use Official Calendars What's on in Lithuania now: Vilnius Days Sep 4–6, Sirenos from Sep 23, Scanorama Nov 5–22, and the Vilnius Christmas market Nov 28–Dec 27. Car Rental in Lithuania Car rental in Lithuania 2026: desks at Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports, no tolls for cars, winter tyres from 10 November, €23.20 Spit ferry. Vilnius to Riga One direct train daily from Vilnius to Riga (€24, about 4h20), up to 18 coaches a day from €7.49, and a 293 km drive with no border checks. Baltic States Itinerary Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 7 or 10 days: verified 2026 coach and train times, Lux Express fares from €14.90 and the €39 Vilnius–Tallinn train. Booking Shortcuts Book the trip stack before prices move After choosing bus, train, car, or transfer, lock the expensive pieces: arrival flight, first stay, and any car rental for coast or countryside days. Start with arrival dates, then build transfers, stays, and day trips around fixed flight times. Compare flexible hotel rates before summer and event weekends tighten the best locations. A rental car matters most for the Curonian Spit, coast, hill country, and multi-stop itineraries. Use Trip.com when you want to compare flights, hotels, and bundled options in one search. Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission if you book through partner links, at no extra cost to you. Frequently Asked Questions Can I travel around Lithuania without renting a car? Yes. Most first-time itineraries can be completed with trains, coaches, walkable city centers, and occasional ride-hailing. How much is a public transport ticket in Vilnius? A single ticket costs €1.00 for 30 minutes or €1.25 for 60 minutes. Buy it in the m.Ticket app or on a JUDU/Vilniečio card, or tap a contactless bank card on the validator, which issues a 60-minute ticket for €1.25. How long does the train from Vilnius Airport to the city take? Up to 8 minutes, for €0.90. Trains leave the airport between 07:10 and 19:20, so for later arrivals take bus 88, the 88N night bus, or a Bolt. What should I book first? Book high-priority accommodation and summer weekend intercity segments first, then fill in local transfers. How much transfer buffer should I keep? Aim for practical buffers between intercity arrivals and fixed-timing activities, especially when ferries are involved. Is public transport reliable for city sightseeing? For most visitors, yes. Walking plus local transit is usually enough in Vilnius and Kaunas. Help us improve this guide We care about giving you the most valuable Lithuania travel content. What should we improve? Prefer a dedicated feedback page? Open suggestion page