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Cities Near Liepāja

Cities near Liepāja, LV: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Jelgava. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Liepāja, LV is Klaipėda, about 55 mi (89 km) away — roughly 1 hr 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Klaipėda55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
Šiauliai97 mi / 156 km2 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jelgava103 mi / 166 km2 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jūrmala109 mi / 176 km2 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Riga121 mi / 195 km2 hr 49 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Kaliningrad126 mi / 202 km2 hr 55 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Panevėžys139 mi / 224 km3 hr 14 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Eiguliai157 mi / 253 km3 hr 39 min47 minWeekend getaway
Gdynia168 mi / 270 km3 hr 54 min49 minWeekend getaway
Elbląg174 mi / 281 km4 hr 3 min49 minWeekend getaway

Day trips from Liepāja

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Klaipėda, Šiauliai. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Liepāja

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jelgava, Jūrmala, Riga, Kaliningrad, Panevėžys. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Liepāja include Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Riga. The closest is Klaipėda, about 55 miles (89 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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