Šiauliai to Klaipėda: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 138 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Choosing your journey
A direct train makes Šiauliai a useful stop on the way to the coast. Allow around two hours, or longer for a stopping service, and leave time to reach your Klaipėda accommodation.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train Direct | LTG Link | 2h | Choose a departure for the fare |
Dep: Šiauliai railway station
Arr: Klaipėda railway station
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Allow around two hours; slower direct services can take about 2½ hours. Check the dated departure and final fare. Tickets and times |
Compare the stopping pattern
Direct LTG Link trains connect Šiauliai and Klaipėda. The dated departures checked ranged from 1 hour 48 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. Around two hours is a useful first allowance, but choose the actual train before setting a dinner reservation or onward connection.
Finish the excursion before committing to a tight train
If visiting the Hill of Crosses earlier, allow for the return to Šiauliai, collecting luggage and reaching the platform. The rural excursion is not beside the station. For a short stop, an agreed transfer or an overnight stay can be more manageable than several close bus-and-train connections.
Arrive on the mainland
The train ends at Klaipėda railway station on Priestočio Street. From there, head to your accommodation or the relevant local departure. Palanga is reached by road; Smiltynė needs a ferry; Nida requires a longer journey along the spit. Decide which destination you mean before asking for a transfer.
Book a ticket that fits your plans
Compare the final fare, class and refund conditions on your chosen departure. Do not assume a cheaper class will remain available until boarding. Carry bikes only with the required space or booking, and check assistance arrangements if you need them. Keep onward buses and ferry tickets outside this train fare.
Plan the arrival
Continue with the Klaipėda guide when choosing a base and local visits. Add this journey separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above compares the city centres in a straight line; the route you travel can be longer.