Kaunas International Airport (KUN) is located 14km from the city center. Ryanair hub with connections to major European cities. Getting to city: Bus #29 runs to city center (30 min, €1), taxis cost €10-15, Bolt/Uber available. Airport facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, and car rentals.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) is Lithuania's main airport, 100km away (1.5 hours). More international connections. Direct buses to Kaunas run frequently (€6-9, book at autobusubilietai.lt).
Kaunas Railway Station connects to Vilnius (1.5 hours, €5-7), with less frequent services to other Lithuanian cities. International trains run to/from Poland. Check schedules at litrail.lt.
Excellent bus connections throughout Lithuania and to neighboring countries. Main bus station located centrally. Buses to Vilnius every 30 minutes (1.5 hours, €5-8). Book at autobusubilietai.lt or lux.express.eu.
Kaunas is on the Via Baltica highway (E67) connecting Tallinn to Warsaw. Well-maintained roads. Parking in city center costs €0.50-1.50/hour. Free parking in residential areas outside center.
Efficient trolleybuses and buses cover the entire city. Single ticket: €1 (from driver), €0.65 (electronic card). Day pass: €3. Purchase Kaunastic Card at kiosks for multi-day unlimited travel. Validate tickets when boarding. Service: 5 AM-11 PM daily. Route maps available at www.kautra.lt.
Historic Žaliakalnis Funicular connects upper and lower parts of the city (€1, operates 7 AM-8 PM).
Bolt is the most popular ride-sharing app, cheaper than traditional taxis. Uber also available. Typical ride across city: €3-6. Official taxis charge starting fare €1.50 + €0.65/km.
City bike-sharing system available with stations throughout center. CityBee and other operators offer app-based bike rentals (€0.05-0.15/min). Dedicated bike lanes on major streets. Perfect for exploring riverbanks and parks.
Old Town and city center are compact and highly walkable. Laisvės Alėja pedestrian boulevard makes strolling pleasant. Most major attractions within 2-3km of each other.
Available at airport and city locations. Recommended for day trips. Daily rates from €20-40. International license accepted. Drive on right side. Speed limits: 50 km/h (city), 90 km/h (rural), 130 km/h (highway).