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Travel to Lithuania

The republic of Lithuania is the largest amongst the three Baltic nations. It is a country in northern Europe located on the Baltic Sea’s southern shore. It shares territorial borders with Belarus, Latvia, Poland, and one Russian exclave. Lithuania has a population of at least 3.2 million people. Its largest city and capital city is Vilnius.

Entering Lithuania

To be granted access to Lithuania, a traveler will require a valid passport or identification document. The visa requirements vary from state to state. The main entry point to Lithuania is the Vilnius international airport. There are airlines that offer transportation to the smaller Palanga airport. Nofrills carriers, on the other hand, offer transportation to the Kaunas international airport. Most flights to Lithuania are offered by Ryanair.

Lithuania is also accessible by train from cities like Warsaw, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kaliningrad and Minsk in the neighboring Russia. You can also enter Lithuania from the neighboring city of Tallinn by car as the Baltic road has been reconstructed making it an easy and accessible route. There are also bus and boat services that offer transportation to Lithuania.

Moving around while in Lithuania

Trains Transportation

There is the Litrail train service that offers transportation to major cities and towns in Lithuania. It is possible to get both long and short distance trains that are comfortable and affordable. Advance booking is required to get a seat on the trains.

Bus Transportation

Lithuania has a bus network that offers transportation services to a majority of places in Lithuania. The buses are quite old and, therefore, take a lot of time on the road. The buses are quite regular and affordable.

Taxi Transportation

There are numerous taxis in Lithuania, and they are operated on a meter. You can book for your taxi by phone. The problem with taxis is that some companies cannot be trusted. Taxis in Lithuania have been notorious for taking the long route to a destination to charge more but that is slowly fading these days.

Car Rental Transportation

Car hire is the most ideal way to see as much of Lithuania as possible. When you rent a car, you avoid the delays and congestion in other transportation modes. It is possible to rent a car from the international airport in Lithuania at a very reasonable rate; it is actually possible to get cheap car hire in Lithuania. The road network in Lithuania is quite good, and you will, therefore, enjoy driving your car rental there.

Remember to drive your car rental on the right hand side. Car hire agencies are plenty in the cities and towns in Lithuania, including international car hire agencies.

Places to visit while in Lithuania

Lithuania is the Baltic state located in the south most area. The historical heritage in Lithuania is what sets it apart from the other Baltic countries. Lithuania was actually once the largest states in Europe; it has a few monuments to bring back the history of those ages. You cannot miss:

• The kernave archeological site which is a world heritage site and a museum.
• The previous stronghold, the Trakai island castle.
• The Kaunas castle.
• The UNESCO historical centre in Vilnius.
• The Gediminas tower, the royal palace, the cathedral square and the presidential palace all found in the capital city.

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