Klaipėda's relatively small centre makes walking from place to place a good option, with large city-owned buses and private minibuses providing help when you need to get from one side of the city to the other.

 

Tickets on city-owned buses currently cost 2Lt from kiosks or 2.40Lt if bought directly from the driver. All city-owned buses require everybody to board through the front door only. The solitary machine for validating tickets can be found next to the driver. Probably the most useful bus for visitors is the N°8 which runs from the bus and train stations down through the middle of the city and south to the suburbs via the massive Akropolis shopping centre. The bus’ popularity makes it a prime target for pickpockets who make a good living from lackadaisical travellers. Don't leave small valuable items in pockets or open bags.

 

Klaipėda's superb minibus (maršrutinis taksi) fleet runs around the clock and puts those in Vilnius and Kaunas to shame. Flag one down anywhere in the street and tell the driver when you want him to stop. Tickets cost 2.50Lt between 06:00 and 23:00, and 3Lt at all other times.