Kėdainiai, Lithuania: the Best Day Trip from Vilnius, Kedainiai, Lithuania

Kėdainiai is one of the oldest towns in central Lithuania which makes up a perfect day trip destination from both, Vilnius and Kaunas. Unique and thought to be one of the most beautiful old towns of Lithuania, rich history and well-preserved cobblestone streets are only half of what Kėdainiai can offer. If you’re looking for a quick and interesting day trip from Vilnius or Kaunas, Kėdainiai is a great choice. Continue reading to find out more about this charming old town and its grand Alp mountains.

Since Kėdainiai is located in the centre of Lithuania, the town can be easily accessed from both the biggest cities of Lithuania:

If you have a car, you can drive to Kėdainiai in less than 2 hours (around 130 km). Simply use Google Maps or any other navigation app and you’re good to go. There are plenty of parking spots all around the old town and they are free to use.

If you don’t have a car, you can still go to Kėdainiai from Vilnius by train or bus. The most affordable and easiest way is using the train system as it is one direct train ride. The trains usually run 3 times per day to Kėdainiai, you can check the timeline in the official website of Lithuanian railways. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).