How to travel from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park, Lithuania

The distance between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Aukštaitija National ParkŠiauliai if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ukmergės autobusų stotis and then to Ignalinos autobusų stotis.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Kautra

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Drive

Drive to Aukštaitija National Park.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park

There are several options for getting from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park. We recommend that you drive to Aukštaitija National Park. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ukmergės autobusų stotis, Ignalinos autobusų stotis and Meironys. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Kautra run regular bus services between Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Ukmergės autobusų stotis and then to Ignalinos autobusų stotis. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Aukštaitija National Park is Vilnius Airport (VNO) (VNO) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Aukštaitija National Park. 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 Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Šiauliai and Aukštaitija National Park

Transport options from Šiauliai to Aukštaitija National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€20($20)
twice a week280km (174 miles)
Bus via Vilniaus autobusų stotis5h 30m
€24($24)
twice a week344km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€42($42)
on demand239km (149 miles)

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Airports near Aukštaitija National Park

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

VNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Aukštaitija National Park
KUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Aukštaitija National Park
PLQ
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
International Airport
Distance
319km (198 miles) from Aukštaitija National Park