Transport in Lithuania

The Lithuanian roads are among the best in the Eastern Europe The Lithuanian roads are among the best in the Eastern Europe. It has a network of four-lane highways connecting Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda.

All towns are accessible by well-kept asphalt roads All towns are accessible by well-kept asphalt roads. Small villages can be reached only by gravelled roads. All the roads are free to use. Car rental is readily available.

The intercity public transportation system is dominated by buses The intercity public transportation system is dominated by buses. Each Lithuanian city has a bus station.

Lithuania has three international airports Lithuania has three international airports. Vilnius International Airport is the largest one, accessed both by national and low- cost carriers. Kaunas International Airport is a Ryanair base with some other service. Palanga International Airport offers several routes, but flying from there is generally more expensive due to low competition.

Siauliai city has International Airport known as Zokniai Airport

Siauliai Airport has an international status but is actually operating as a NATO airbase with its civilian flights limited to cargo.

Like all Lithuanian cities Siauliai is well accessible by bus and also enjoys good connections by rail.

Vilnius downtown has an automated bicycle rent system which is free of charge.

Being Lithuania's only seaport Klaipeda may also be reached by ferries from Germany and Sweden. The ferries transport cars as well as passengers without them. Cruise ships visit Klaipeda in summer as a part of a longer Baltic cruise.

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