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Lithuania by train
Want to go on an adventure to Lithuania's best bits? Trains in Lithuania will get you to most destinations in this outstandingly beautiful country! From lively Vilnius to the natural wonders of Klaipeda and beyond, the Lithuanian rail network connects you to neighboring Poland and loads of local highlights.
Train types in Lithuania
- Route map
- Domestic trains
- International trains
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Domestic trains in Lithuania:
- Trains in Lithuania are mainly operated by LGT Link.
- Vilnius Railway Station is the largest station in the country and the main hub for rail traffic.
- There is a direct train connection from Vilnius airport to this central station 8 times a day, which takes 7 minutes and costs EUR 0.80.
- Other large stations are in Klaipėda, Radviliškis, and Kaunas.
- Eurail Passes are not valid on buses or trams.
Travel times in Lithuania:
Route | Travel time |
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Vilnius to Kaunas | 1h 20m |
Vilnius to Klaipėda | 4h 25m |
Vilnius to Šiauliai |
2h 30m |
Vilnius to Visaginas | 2h 15m |
Vilnius to Mockava (train to Krakow) | 2h 30m |
For more information about train routes in Lithuania, check the website of the Lithuanian Railways.
International trains from Lithuania:
Vilnius – Kaunas – Mockava – Warsaw - Krakow (Poland)
- Passengers change trains in Mockava, at the Lithuanian-Polish border.
- A Lithuanian train runs on the route Vilnius – Kaunas – Mockava.
- A Polish train runs on the route Mockava – Warsaw – Krakow.
- These trains run daily.
- Reservations are required.
- For the section between Vilnius and Mockava, a mandatory reservation is needed. This is available at local ticket desks in Lithuania and by contacting the Customer Information Centre found here. It is possible to book five days in advance.
- For the section between the Polish border station Trakiszki and Krakow, reservations can be bought online in the Eurail reservation system and via PKP Intercity.
- Bikes and luggage can be carried on-board, space permitting. There's a 35kg limit on luggage, but you can purchase extra luggage allowance.
Vilnius – Siauliai – Jelgava – Riga (Latvia)
- NEW! Once daily direct passenger train.
- Connecting two Baltic capitals and countries once again.
- Mandatory seat reservation (€5).
- Available at local ticket desks in Lithuania and by contacting the Customer Information Centre found here.
- Bookable five days in advance.
- Check our timetable, the Lithuanian Railways, or the Latvian Railways for up-to-date train schedules.
Reservations
Reservations
Reservations are mandatory for the route Vilnius – Riga. Furthermore, reservationsfor the route Vilnius - Klaipėda are highly recommended due to high demand.
Route | What is included: |
Vilnius – Kaunas – Mockava – Warsaw – Krakow | Mandatory reservation (€5). Bookable five days in advance. |
Vilnius – Siauliai – Jelgava – Riga | Mandatory reservation (€5). Bookable five days in advance. |
Vilnius – Klaipėda | Drinks and snacks in 1st class. For sale with a 2nd class ticket. |
Vilnius – Klaipėda – Nida (Pajūrio ekspresas)
Summer service only |
Drinks and snacks in 1st class. For sale with a 2nd class ticket.
Bus transfer from Klaipėda to Nida |
Vilnius – Klaipėda – Palanga (Pajūrio ekspresas)
Summer service only |
Drinks and snacks in 1st class. For sale with a 2nd class ticket.
Bus transfer from Klaipėda to Palanga |
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