Rotušės aikštė
The main square of the old town, with the white Town Hall, nicknamed the "white swan", and several churches around it.
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Kaunas: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kaunas is Lithuania's second city, where the Nemunas and Neris rivers meet. It has a medieval old town, the pedestrian Laisvės alėja and the interwar modernist architecture that became a World Heritage site in 2023.
Kaunas airports
From the airport to central Kaunas
Kaunas airport is about 14 km from central Kaunas.
Autobús urbano
A city bus (line 29) links the airport with the centre of Kaunas.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. The centre of Kaunas is about 14 km away and the ride takes about 25 min.
Kaunas
Things to do in Kaunas
Kauno pilis
The remains of a medieval brick castle near where the Nemunas and Neris meet, with a round tower.
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Pažaislio vienuolynas
A Baroque monastery and church on the shore of the Kaunas Reservoir, one of the most important Baroque monuments in Lithuania.
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Kristaus Prisikėlimo bažnyčia
A large modernist church on a hill, with a tall tower, a symbol of interwar Kaunas.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kaunas?
Kaunas is served by Kaunas (KUN).
How far is the airport from central Kaunas?
Kaunas airport is about 14 km from central Kaunas.
How do I get from the airport to central Kaunas?
From Kaunas airport you can take Autobús urbano (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kaunas?
Highlights of Kaunas include Rotušės aikštė, Kauno pilis, Pažaislio vienuolynas, and Kristaus Prisikėlimo bažnyčia.
Photo credits
- Rotušės aikštė: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kauno pilis: Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pažaislio vienuolynas: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kristaus Prisikėlimo bažnyčia: Bdx, CC0, Wikimedia Commons