Lithuania by train with the Interrail Global Pass

Destination guide reviewed 2026-10-18 · Region: Baltic States · Current passholder train restrictions should be checked with the operator.

Why explore Lithuania by rail?

Lithuania pairs baroque Vilnius with interwar architecture in Kaunas and attractive regional journeys. It rewards a slower, place-led itinerary.

With a Global Pass you can combine Lithuania with other participating countries without buying a new country-specific pass, where the trains are included. The challenge is designing a route around actual connections, required reservations and realistic sightseeing time.

Best destinations in Lithuania for a rail holiday

Vilnius: Gate of Dawn

Begin with Gate of Dawn, then allow time for Cathedral Square and Užupis. The old town is reachable on foot, though some streets are steep. See the full Vilnius rail guide.

Kaunas: Kaunas Castle

Begin with Kaunas Castle, then allow time for Freedom Avenue and Ninth Fort. The Ninth Fort requires a journey well beyond the city centre. See the full Kaunas rail guide.

How to travel around Lithuania with Interrail

LTG Link serves Lithuania’s principal rail routes; verify the actual connections to Poland and Latvia for your date.

Choose a realistic number of nights in each destination. Before activating a travel day, confirm whether the specific service is run by a participating operator and whether it requires a supplement or reservation. A pass does not automatically include local buses, city metro, airport links, summit railways or ferries.

Arriving by train and reaching the sights

Vilnius is a useful starting point, with key arrival stations including Vilnius railway station. For Kaunas, consider Kaunas railway station. Always confirm your station and the last-mile walk, bus or tram before paying for a hotel.

Double-check which station serves your onward route and how border connections are arranged.

A practical rail itinerary idea

For a short introduction, begin in Vilnius and continue to Kaunas . Allow an unhurried additional day to explore beyond the railway station. This is a suggested sequence of places, not a claim of a daily direct service; check actual connections in the Rail Planner app and at the operator.

Practical tips for your Lithuania train trip

• Check timetables for the exact day: frequency and border connections can change.
• Confirm pass acceptance and book any compulsory seats before finalising accommodation.
• Compare the total pass cost plus reservations against point-to-point tickets.
• Reserve separate local transport or attraction tickets where required.

Explore our Lithuania city guides

Tours and experiences in Lithuania

Use the location-specific Viator search to compare sightseeing, cultural tours and day activities. Provider prices and availability are separate from the Interrail Global Pass.