Cities Near Šiauliai
Cities near Šiauliai, LT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Panevėžys, Jelgava, Eiguliai. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Šiauliai, LT is Panevėžys, about 42 mi (68 km) away — roughly 1 hr 16 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevėžys | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jelgava | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Eiguliai | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jūrmala | 74 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Riga | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Klaipėda | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Liepāja | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alytus | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vilnius | 116 mi / 186 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Daugavpils | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Šiauliai
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Panevėžys, Jelgava, Eiguliai, Jūrmala, Riga. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Šiauliai
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Alytus, Vilnius, Daugavpils. 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 Šiauliai include Panevėžys, Jelgava, Eiguliai, Jūrmala, Riga. The closest is Panevėžys, about 42 miles (68 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.