Klaipeda is located in western Lithuania along the coast of the Baltic Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania and the third-largest city in the country, as well as its only seaport.

Klaipeda, situated between Latvia, Russia, and the Baltic Sea, can be easily accessed via the sea, land, or air. Detailed below are the various forms of transportation that can be used to reach Lithuania's seaport city.

Fly into Palanga airport, it is marked "Palanga/Klaipeda" on the flight schedules of some airlines. The airport is very tiny, offering only a couple of flights a day, but it is the most convenient way to get to Klaipeda. However, flight connections from Palanga are limited to a few destinations. Palanga is about 40 minutes/18 miles away and a shuttle bus is available at the airport.

Fly into Riga airport. The airport in Riga is also very small, however, it offers many more flight routes. There is an express minibus that can take you from here directly to Klaipeda. The ride itself takes about 4 hours of driving through beautiful Latvian forests. It will cost you around 16 EUR.

Fly into Vilnius Airport. There are a couple of options for how to travel from Vilnius, you can either take a 4-hour bus ride costing around 16-18 EUR: https://www.autobusubilietai.lt/ or you can take a 4-5 hour train ride for as much as 14.45 EUR. Train tables are here: https://www.litrail.lt/en

As Lithuania's only seaport, Klaipeda can also be reached by ferries from Germany and Sweden. The ferries run overnight and carry both cars and passengers. Cruise ships visit Klaipeda in the summer.

If you are already in Lithuania, you can reach Klaipeda by car from Vilnius (the capital) in 3 hours, in 4 hours by express bus, and in 4-5 hours by train. The trains run between Vilnius, Radviliskis, and Klaipeda station. Both routes include stops in various towns - namely Plunge, Kretinga, Šiauliai, and Telšiai.

Visitors staying in Klaipeda can stroll through the old town before renting a bicycle to explore the surrounding neighborhoods and beaches. The city is flat with a widespread bicycle lane network.

The public transport network is also extensive, both within and outside the city. Buses run routes across Klaipeda, Palanga, and the Kretinga region. If you prefer getting around the city by car, keep in mind that Klaipeda is divided into 4 different zones: red zone (the most expensive), yellow zone, blue zone, and green zone (the least costly). Free parking zones include the South, the North and Miško rajonas.

Moreover, in case you want to travel to Smiltyne and the Curonian Spit, you can take a ferry from either the Old Ferry port (passenger ferry and people with bikes) or the New Ferry port (car transport ferry).

Klaipeda is the largest port in Lithuania, one of the most important ports on the East Coast and the only one that remains ice-free in winter. Every year, more than 7,000 ships from 45 countries arrive in Klaipeda and about 20 million tons of cargo are loaded here.

The Port of Klaipeda is connected to an extensive road network and contains 2 passenger terminals and 2 railway stations. If you decide to arrive at the city by ferry, you will get off at the Klaipeda Central Terminal. The terminal, which can accommodate up to 3 boats, is located 30 minutes from the Central Train Station by bus.

We recommend that you spend at least two days here to explore the entire city and aslo to visit the Curonian Spit. But the more time you have, the better.

Klaipeda is the Northernmost ice-free port in the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, the third largest city and the only port in Lithuania.

Klaipeda lies on the narrow channel by which the Curonian Lagoon and the Neman River connect with the Baltic Sea. Modern-day Kaipeda has major shipbuilding and repair yards specializing in trawlers and floating docks. It is the base of a large deep-sea fishing fleet and has a fish cannery. Other industries include cotton textile, pulp and papermaking, timber working, and the production of radio and telephone parts and amber jewelry. Klaipeda has become an increasingly popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the white sand beaches of the Baltic coast.

The official currency in Lithuania is the Euro. If you're in a store or restaurant you'll probably see the Euro symbol listed: €. Most shopping centers, restaurants and hotels in Lithuania take payments by credit card.

The official language is Lithuanian, but many citizens speak foreign languages including English, German, and Russian. We suggest you get a good guidebook and familiarize yourself with common Lithuanian phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, thank you, excuse me and numbers 1-10.

Lithuania is known to have short summers and freezing winters. A good time to visit is during the warmer seasons when the weather is good enough to enjoy a walk through the city or along the beach.

The beach in the Baltics is best enjoyed from June to August. To avoid the crowds, visit either side of summer, in May or September. During this time, the weather is till pleasant enough for a stroll through the city's cobbled streets, however, you will most likely need a jacket.

Klaipeda, as a port city, is a mix. Old town, in the tourist areas, is very safe. There are rougher areas outside of old town and the dark port side is probably not a place to walk alone at night. Overall, though, it's safe.

Amber remains one of the most popular souvenirs among tourists. It is recommended to buy it only in major shopping centers and specialty stores; markets can offer goods of questionable quality. You have to bargain in open markets; it usually helps to receive a 10 - 15% discount.