Lithuanian railways form a dense network that covers all parts of the country. Lithuanian trains are convenient and fast transport. Over short distances, bus service is more efficient and faster than rail.
Features of Lithuanian Railways
Main routes of the country:
- Vilnius - Ignalina - Turmantas;
- Vilnius - Siauliai - Kretinga - Klaipeda;
- Vilnius - Stasilos.
Train service on domestic Lithuanian routes is always at a high level. It is comparable to the level of branded trains in Russia and other CIS countries. Passengers are offered comfortable seats in clean cars. Each carriage is equipped with sockets and toilets. The station names are announced over the radio network.
The main railway station of Lithuania is located in Vilnius. It connects the capital with cities located in different parts of the state. Suburban communication in Lithuania is carried out using electric trains. Such trains are equipped with soft seats and toilets. To cover a considerable distance, it is better to use the train, since the railway service covers even the most remote corners of the country. Buses are great for short-distance travel.
Where can I buy a ticket
You can buy a train ticket in Lithuania before boarding or in the carriage from the conductor. In the latter version, the ticket will cost much more.
Rail transportation in the country is carried out under the control of the state-owned company Lietuvos Geležinkeliai or Lithuanian Railways. The official website of this organization is litrail.lt. There you can get information on routes, locations and discounts.
Passengers are offered seats on various types of trains: express trains, electric trains, passenger trains. When buying round-trip tickets, the client receives a 15% discount. There are student and group discounts. At the station ticket offices you can buy a special RailPlus card, which is valid for 1 year. It allows you to purchase tickets with discounts for seats in first and second class carriages. It is beneficial for tourists to purchase reusable travel cards. To plan a route, a passenger can use the help of the website 118.lt.
As for international flights, they are not as popular in Lithuania as in other European countries. Direct communication is available with Warsaw, Moscow, Kaliningrad, Minsk and other cities. Trains of international routes follow the main highway of the country: Kyana - Vilnius - Kybartai. There is a regular train connection between the Russian capital and Vilnius. Passengers are offered seats in a compartment, reserved seat and SV carriage.
