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Telšiai
Give Telšiai one night on a Samogitia run: the Old Town, cathedral and lake trail fill an afternoon, and it works as a stop between Šiauliai and the coast.
Telšiai is the chief town of Samogitia, population about 22,700, on the A11 between Šiauliai and the coast. It is a working industrial town with a preserved Old Town around Turgaus Square, a cathedral, a lake trail and a theatre. Most travellers pass through on the bus or train between Šiauliai, Plungė and Klaipėda; one night is enough, and the town is small enough to walk end to end.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, wet, short days)
- Airports
- PLQ · KUN · VNO
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Telšiai112 ▾
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Telšiai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Lithuania-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelia, Bitė and Tele2 prepaid SIMs from Narvesen kiosks and Maxima supermarkets.Lithuania-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Lithuania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service.Lithuania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Lithuania-wide
- SafetyTelšiai is a quiet, low-crime town and walking the centre after dark is normal.
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- RestroomsPaid public toilets €0.30–1 (≈ US$1–2); free in malls and cafés for customers.Lithuania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close early on Sunday; museums often close Mondays.Lithuania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPLQ Palanga airport (About 70 km (43 mi) west; bus or car via Kretinga, roughly 1 h 15 min (check)).PLQ Palanga airport (About 43 mi (70 km) west; bus or car via Kretinga, roughly 1 h 15 min (check)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to cover on foot: Turgaus Square to the cathedral is about 5 minutes, and the lake trail starts at the north shore.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner, main course€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)
- BeerDraught beer, 0.5 l€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across townMetered; short hops are cheap.€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€3–6 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PLQ Palanga airport (About 70 km (43 mi) west; bus or car via Kretinga, roughly 1 h 15 min (check)) · KUN Kaunas airport (About 190 km (118 mi) southeast; bus via Kaunas, 4 h+ (check)) · VNO Vilnius airport (About 280 km (174 mi) southeast; train via Šiauliai, about 3 h 15 min from Vilnius (check))PLQ Palanga airport (About 43 mi (70 km) west; bus or car via Kretinga, roughly 1 h 15 min (check)) · KUN Kaunas airport (About 118 mi (190 km) southeast; bus via Kaunas, 4 h+ (check)) · VNO Vilnius airport (About 174 mi (280 km) southeast; train via Šiauliai, about 3 h 15 min from Vilnius (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Feb (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Telšiai: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
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May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small enough to cover on foot: Turgaus Square to the cathedral is about 5 minutes, and the lake trail starts at the north shore. Taxis are metered and cheap for the 1 km hop to the railway station or the museum site south of the lake.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train east, about 1 h; the Hill of Crosses is a further taxi or bus ride out of town
Do it as a stop on the way in or out rather than a return trip.
Plungė
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or train west, about 30–40 min
Small town with an estate museum; pairs well with Telšiai in one day.
Kretinga
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus or train west towards the coast, about 1 h
Worth it mainly if you are already heading to Palanga or Klaipėda.
Palanga
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Bus west via Kretinga, about 1 h 30 min
Lithuania's main beach resort: sleep there, don't day-trip back.
Žemaičių Kalvarija
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car northwest, about 45 min
Pilgrimage village; the big event is the July church festival.
Tytuvėnai
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Car or bus via Kelmė, about 1 h 30 min
Monastery and lake; easier with your own car.
Mažeikiai
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus north, about 1 h
Industrial town with little for a short trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Turgaus Square and Old Town
Central, walkable to the cathedral, restaurants and the lake; the pick for one night.
Respublikos g area
Main street west of the square; hotels with parking and spa facilities.
Near the bus station
500 m west of the centre; practical for early departures, less to see on foot.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €35–55 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- €55–90 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- €90 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus Kaunas → Telšiai, one way2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Train Vilnius → Telšiai, one way2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €341≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to and from Telšiai excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch, soup and main | €8–14 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Dinner, main course | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Draught beer, 0.5 l | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Taxi across townMetered; short hops are cheap. | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Museum entry | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shop alcohol sales stop at 20:00, and 15:00 on Sundays.Shop alcohol sales stop at 8:00 PM, and 3:00 PM on Sundays.
- The regional museum (Alka) has been closed for reconstruction: check before you go.
- Lake Mastis is not for swimming; locals use Lake Germantas in the forest 10 km (6.2 mi) west.Lake Mastis is not for swimming; locals use Lake Germantas in the forest 6.2 mi (10 km) west.
- Some sights sit in the woods outside town (Rainiai, Šatrija): you need a car or a taxi.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
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Į šį adresą, prašauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
No embassies in Telšiai; most countries keep embassies in Vilnius. The US embassy is in Vilnius (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kaunas → Telšiai: about €20 (≈ US$25), 3 h 40 min via Raseiniai (check)
- Train Vilnius → Telšiai: about €25 (≈ US$30), 3 h 15 min via Šiauliai (check)
- Taxi bus station → Turgaus Square: €4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
Say or show
- Laba diena — Hello (LA-ba DEE-eh-na)
- Ačiū — Thank you (AH-choo)
- Prašau — Please (PRA-shau)
- Kiek kainuoja? — How much is it? (kyek kai-NOO-oh-yah)
- Ar galima mokėti kortele? — Can I pay by card? (ar GA-lee-ma MO-keh-tee kor-TEH-leh)
- Kur yra tualetas? — Where is the toilet? (koor EE-ra twa-LEH-tas)
5G from Tele2 and Telia in town, 4G on the approach roads; Bite has no signal here.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Telšiai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for PLQ and KUN: last bus and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Turgaus Square and cathedral, the lake north shore, the museum site south of the lake.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (cathedral, Alka museum, Rainiai Chapel, Šatrija hill) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain and winter fixtures so gates A–D can go green.