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Klaipėda

Klaipėda is the practical gateway to the Curonian Spit. From the city, ferries connect with Smiltynė for passengers, bicycles and vehicles; local buses then continue towards Neringa’s settlements, making a car-free itinerary possible.

Klaipėda
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The place

What makes it special

  • Ferries to Smiltynė carry passengers, bicycles and vehicles.
  • A starting point for reaching Juodkrantė, Preila, Pervalka and Nida.
  • A base for combining ferry travel, local buses and cycling.
Klaipėda
Photo by Modris Putns Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Klaipėda
Photo by Modris Putns Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Articles in Klaipėda

Guides to this place

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Klaipėda

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Guides to this place

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View from Parnidis Dune toward the Curonian Lagoon and pine forest.

Exploring the Curonian Spit by Ferry, Bus and Bicycle

A strip of sand between the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, where transport shapes the experience: when to walk, cycle or let the bus connect the villages.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026