Best Time to Visit

Due to its continental climate, winters can get very chilly here, with temperatures dropping a few degrees below 0°C. Summers are usually mild and moderate with occasional rainfall only, making Kaunas a pleasant city tour destination from June to September.

Passport / Visa

Lithuania can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE, and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, please contact your embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries may travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Kaunas International Airport (KUN)

Kaunas International Airport is located 14 km northeast of Kaunas City. Take bus 29 or 29E to/from the airport, tickets are available for purchase on board. If you arrive by car, pre-booking is recommended for parking.

• Web:

  www.kaunas-airport.lt

• E-mail:

  info@kun.lt

• Address:

  Oro uosto g. 4, Karmelava

• Phone:

  +370 37 399 307

Public transport

The services are operated by Kauno autobusai. Single as well as electronic tickets (Kaunas card) are available.

• Web:

  www.kvt.lt/en, a simple platform for timetable search: http://www.stops.lt/kaunas/#plan//en

• E-mail:

  info@kaunoautobusai.lt

• Address:

  Raudondvario pl. 105, Kaunas

• Phone:

  +370 8 800 20000

Taxi

Recommended taxi companies: TAKSI A&G +370 682 34000 Vyto taksi +370 37 733337 OptiTAXI +370 644 64646 Rates and further providers are on the link below.

• Web:

  www.taxi.lt/language/en/taksi/taksi-kaune-2

Electricity

The standard voltage is 220 V. Power sockets: type F