Getting to Klaipėda

Klaipeda City is situated alongside the Baltic Sea, on beautiful west coast of the Republic of Lithuania. It is possible to get to the city using sea, land and air connections.

• By air

Palanga International Airport is situated 25 km from Klaipeda City. Car rental and taxi services available.
More information on available services: www.palanga-airport.lt

• By sea

Klaipeda City is an ice-free port in the Baltic Sea and the only commercial port in Lithuania capable of accepting large tonnage vessels (more: www.portofklaipeda.lt)
 

• By cruise ship

Cruise ship terminal is situated 800 metre from the city centre or within approximately 8-10 minutes' walking distance.
For the list of cruise ships please visit: www.portofklaipeda.lt

• By ferry

International ferry terminal is situated 18 km from the city centre or within 45 minutes drive by taxi or car.
Regular ferry lines for passengers, cars and cargo:
Klaipėda - Kiel (Germany),
Klaipėda - Sassnitz (Germany)
Klaipėda - Karlshamn (Sweden)
More information: www.lisco.lt

• By pleasure boat

A modern yacht and pleasure craft port (also called - Castle Harbor) is a unique place in the centre of the town where the boats are safe from waves and wind. 
For more information on yacht port and services: www.ports.lt

• By road

The distance between Klaipeda and capital city Vilnius is 330 km. A highway system ensures speedy travel for all drivers.
The nearest border crossing is located at: Nida (Curonian Spit, Lithuania) - Russia (Kaliningrad region).
 

• By bus

Klaipėda Bus station is situated 15 minutes walk from the centre of town. More information on Klaipėda city bus network: www.klap.lt
More information on other bus services: www.eurolines.lt
 

• By train

Klaipeda Train Station is situated next to Bus Station, only 15 minutes' walk from the centre of town. More information: www.litrail.lt

Distances between Klaipeda and other European cities

Amsterdam - 1500 km

Athens - 2800 km

Berlin - 900 km

Brussels - 1700 km

Bucharest - 2100 km

Budapest - 1300 km

Helsinki - 610 km

Copenhagen - 1150 km

Lisbon - 3700 km

London - 1950 km

Madrid - 3190 km

Paris - 1950 km

Rome - 2400 km

Warsaw - 550 km

Sofia - 2100 km

Stockholm - 620 km

More information http://www.klaipedainfo.lt/en/index.php?page=2&sub=51

Lithuanian Sea Museum in Smiltynė

You can get to Smiltynė by ferry from the Old Ferry Terminal (on foot/by car/by bike) or the New Ferry Terminal (by car/by bus/by bike). (Situation plan)

Ferry Terminal timetable, visit www.keltas.lt

The Lithuanian Sea Musuem is located 1,800 m from the Old Ferry Terminal, and 7 km from the New Ferry Terminal.

During the summer season there is a mini train running between the Old Ferry Terminal and the Lithuanian Sea Museum, or you can hire a horse-drawn coach.

In summer you can take a passenger boat to the Lithuanian Sea Museum; the boats depart from the River Danė next to the Old Ferry Terminal.

There is a parking lot for cars and buses next to the Lithuanian Sea Museum/the Dolphinarium. The parking lot can accommodate 8 buses and 70 cars. Parking is free