How to travel from Panevėžys to Trakai, Lithuania

The distance between Panevėžys and Trakai is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Panevėžys to Trakai by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrakaiPanevėžys if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Vilnius.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Ecolines

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Train

Take the train to Radviliskis and then to Vilnius.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

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car
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Drive

Drive to Trakai.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Panevėžys and Trakai

There are several options for getting from Panevėžys to Trakai by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Panevėžys and Trakai is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Panevėžys and Trakai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Panevėžys to Trakai is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Panevėžys and Trakai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Panevėžys and Trakai. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Panevėžys to Trakai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Radviliskis and Vilnius. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Lithuanian Railways (LG) run train services between Panevėžys and Trakai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Panevėžys and Trakai. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Panevėžys to Trakai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vilnius. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Ecolines, FlixBus and Kautra run regular bus services between Panevėžys and Trakai. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Panevėžys to Trakai. We recommend that you take the bus to Vilnius. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Trakai is Vilnius Airport (VNO) (VNO) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Trakai. Kaunas Airport (KUN) (KUN) and Palanga International Airport (PLQ) (PLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Panevėžys and Trakai. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Panevėžys to Trakai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Panevėžys and Trakai

Transport options from Panevėžys to Trakai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 15m
€12($12)
every 4 hours165km (103 miles)
Bus to Vilniaus autobusų stotis2h 25m
€13($13)
hourly168km (104 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€24($24)
4 times a day272km (169 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€16($16)
on demand144km (89 miles)

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Airports near Trakai

The following major airports near Trakai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.

VNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Trakai
KUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Trakai
PLQ
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Trakai