Major city · Lithuania
Marijampolė
Stop for half a day on the Kaunas–Warsaw rail line, or skip: one church, two small museums and a park fill an afternoon, not a night.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, grey, short days)
- Airport
- KUN
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Lithuania ↗Lithuania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Lithuanian sources for your passport.
- Lithuania ↗Borders with Belarus and the Russian Kaliningrad region are not routes for casual travel; check your government's advice first.
- Lithuania ↗The Curonian Spit is a protected national park: cars pay an entry fee, and the Russian half of the spit is a separate border.
Marijampolė is the administrative centre of Sūduva in southern Lithuania, an industrial town of about 36,000 rebuilt on a grid after 1945. Its centre is compact and walkable, with a basilica, two house museums and a riverbank park. Most travellers see it as a break on the Kaunas–Warsaw route rather than a destination, and half a day covers it.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marijampolė, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-risk town; the real issues are winter ice on pavements, unlit streets away from the centre at night…
- 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.
- AirportKUN Kaunas Airport (Nearest airport with budget flights; about 1 h by road, or train/bus via Kaunas.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and walkable; everything in this guide sits within about 15 minutes on foot.
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)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxi€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€5–15 (≈ US$6–18)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€1–5 (≈ US$2–6)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €35 (≈ US$45) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
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 →
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
- KUN Kaunas Airport (Nearest airport with budget flights; about 1 h by road, or train/bus via Kaunas.)
Weather and climate
Marijampolė: 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°C30°F
−6°C21°F
12 rd
Feb
0°C32°F
−6°C21°F
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Mar
5°C41°F
−3°C27°F
10 rd
Apr
12°C54°F
2°C36°F
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May
18°C64°F
7°C45°F
10 rd
Jun
21°C70°F
10°C50°F
10 rd
Jul
23°C73°F
12°C54°F
10 rd
Aug
22°C72°F
12°C54°F
9 rd
Sep
17°C63°F
8°C46°F
9 rd
Oct
11°C52°F
4°C39°F
10 rd
Nov
4°C39°F
−1°C30°F
12 rd
Dec
0°C32°F
−5°C23°F
13 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is compact and walkable; everything in this guide sits within about 15 minutes on foot. The railway station is 500 m east of the centre and the bus halt is at the station. For the arena, the camping site or the motorway, use a taxi or your own car.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Train or bus, roughly hourly, about 1 h
The obvious next stop; trains and buses both work.
Birštonas
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Bus or car via Prienai, about 1 h
Spa town on the Nemunas loops; pairs well with a Marijampolė stop.
Druskininkai
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus southwest, about 1 h 30 min
Spa and water park; some buses from Marijampolė continue there.
Białystok, Poland
overnightDoor to door: About 4 h
Daily train via Mockava, with a change at the border
Reserve ahead; the train often sells out.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Gedimino and Basanavičiaus)
Walk to the basilica, museums, cafés and the bus/rail halt; the only area worth booking if you stay.
Marijampolė Arena area (north)
2 km north of the centre; only useful on a match day.1.2 mi north of the centre; only useful on a match day.
Riverside camping (south)
About 4 km south of town; cabins and pitches, needs a car or taxi.About 2.5 mi south of town; cabins and pitches, needs a car or taxi.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–90 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- High
- €90 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Bus Kaunas → Marijampolė, one way2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €23 |
| Trip total≈ €128 per person per day, bed included | €255≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euro; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch, soup and main | €7–12 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Museum entry | €1–5 (≈ US$2–6) |
| Bus Kaunas → Marijampolė | €6 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| 5 km taxi | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €5–15 (≈ US$6–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Some museums close on Mondays and public holidays: check before you travel.
- The Tauro District Museum is closed for reconstruction: check the official site.
- Shop alcohol sales stop at 20:00, and 15:00 on Sundays, nationwide.Shop alcohol sales stop at 8:00 PM, and 3:00 PM on Sundays, nationwide.
- The daily international train often sells out: reserve ahead.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Į šį adresą, prašauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
No embassies in Marijampolė; most are in Vilnius. The US embassy is in Vilnius (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kaunas → Marijampolė: about €6 (≈ US$7), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi station → centre: €4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Train Kaunas → Marijampolė: about 1 h; check LTG Link for the fare
Say or show
- Laba diena — Hello (laba DYEH-na)
- Ačiū — Thank you (AH-choo)
- Prašau — Please (pra-SHAU)
- Kiek kainuoja? — How much is it? (kyek kai-NOO-oya)
- Ar galima mokėti kortele? — Can I pay by card? (ar ga-LEE-ma mo-KEH-ti kor-teh-LEH)
- Kur yra tualetas? — Where is the toilet? (koor EE-ra too-a-LEH-tas)
112 works from any phone, including foreign SIMs.
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 Marijampolė. 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, grey, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for KUN: last train and bus from Kaunas field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchors: basilica, Grinius museum, Bulotų namai, Poetry Park.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (basilica, both museums, Tauro District Museum status) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-crossing fixture for the Mockava change so the Kaunas–Warsaw rung can go green.