How to travel from Vilnius to Klaipėda, Lithuania

The distance between Vilnius and Klaipėda is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vilnius to Klaipėda 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 KlaipėdaVilnius if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mokyklos.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Kautra

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Train

Take the train to Klaipeda.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Klaipėda.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Klaipėda

There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Klaipėda by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Vilnius and Klaipėda is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Vilnius and Klaipėda by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Klaipėda is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Klaipėda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vilnius and Klaipėda. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vilnius and Klaipėda with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 60m.

Lithuanian Railways (LG) run train services between Vilnius and Klaipėda. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Vilnius and Klaipėda. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vilnius and Klaipėda with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 50m.

Kautra run regular bus services between Vilnius and Klaipėda. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilnius to Klaipėda. We recommend that you take the bus to Mokyklos. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Klaipėda is Palanga International Airport (PLQ) (PLQ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Klaipėda. Kaunas Airport (KUN) (KUN) and Vilnius Airport (VNO) (VNO) 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 Vilnius and Klaipėda. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Klaipėda is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Vilnius to Klaipėda

Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Klaipėda

Transport options from Vilnius to Klaipėda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
€22($22)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€30($30)
5 times a day374km (232 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Klaipėda

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

PLQ
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Klaipėda
KUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Klaipėda
VNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
International Airport
Distance
289km (179 miles) from Klaipėda