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Baltic Capitals by Rail — a 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
The 8-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
8
days
1178 km
distance
15.7 h
on trains
48
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- White nights around midsummer — old towns buzz till midnight and Jāņi bonfires take over Latvia on June 23–24.
Day 1 Tallinn → Riga
🌡 4.8–25.8°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 18.2h light
09:00
St. Nicholas churchmuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Discover the restored beauty of St. Nicholas church, now an art museum.
50 min · Tallinn · adults €3.50, concessions €2
open: W-S 10:00-17:00
09:50
Estonian History Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore Estonia's rich past in the exhibits of the Estonian History Museum.
50 min · Tallinn · €14; discounted €9
open: Daily 10:00-18:00 (1 May - 30 Sep); Th-Tu 10:00-18:00 (1 Oct - 30 Apr)
10:40
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM)museums & heritagecoffee & bakes
Discover innovative art in repurposed industrial spaces, blending old and new.
50 min · Tallinn · Free admission, donations very welcome
open: April to December: Tu–Su 12:00–19:00 (you may want to double-check onl
15:38
Rīga City Daylocal & traditional
Celebrate the city with street performances and festivities.
90 min · Riga
open: Takes place the whole of August
18:30
Kohvik Narvahistory & sagaslocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Savour traditional dishes in a chic, Soviet-era inspired interior.
75 min · Tallinn · Cake per kg €8.50-12, pastry pieces €0.7
open: M-F 08:30-20:00, Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 10:00-18:00
Overnight: Tallinn
e.g. Knight House · Old House Hostel
Day 2 Around Tallinn
🌡 4.8–25.8°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 18.2h light
09:00
St. Olaf's churchhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Spot the towering spire of St. Olaf's church dominating the skyline.
50 min · Tallinn · Tower €3
09:50
KGB Prison cells museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Feel a chill walking through the stark cells of the KGB Prison museum.
50 min · Tallinn · Ticket 10 €, concession 8 €
10:40
Seaplane Harbourmuseums & heritage
Explore preserved ships and aircraft in a grand concrete seaplane hangar.
50 min · Tallinn · €20, combined ticket with Fat Margaret €
open: May-Sep: daily 10:00 to 19:00; Oct – Apr: Tu-Su 10:00 to 18:00
11:30
The Estonian Song Celebrationmuseums & heritage
Be moved by thousands of voices swelling in unified song.
90 min · Tallinn
open: early July
13:00
Tourist Information Centre in Old Townmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
50 min · Tallinn
13:50
Freedom Squarechurches & landmarks
Admire St. John's Church and the towering Victory Column under clear skies.
50 min · Tallinn
14:40
Cinnamonhistory & sagaslocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Taste a blend of Indian and European cuisine in Old Town.
60 min · Tallinn · Main courses 10 to 20 €
Overnight: Tallinn
e.g. Knight House · Old House Hostel
Day 3 Vilnius
🌡 1.5–30.9°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 17.0h light
12:52
Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wallmuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Walk through a museum of the city's military past.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €6, child €3
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
13:42
Markučiai Parkmuseums & heritagehistory & sagaslocal & traditional
Stroll through lush walks and ancient burial tumuli in this tranquil greenbelt.
50 min · Vilnius
14:32
Gediminas Castlehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Explore ancient stone walls with panoramic city views.
50 min · Vilnius · Tower adult €8, conc or child €4
open: Daily 10:00-20:00
15:22
Old Arsenalmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover centuries of history in a grand museum setting.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €5, child €2.50
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
16:12
Museum of Applied Arts & Designmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Admire beautiful craftsmanship and historic designs.
50 min · Vilnius
open: Tu We & F 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-20:00, Su 11:00-16:00
17:02
New Arsenalmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Learn about Lithuania's heritage in this historic site.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €5, child €2.50
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
18:30
Dėvėticraft beer & pubscoffee & bakes
Enjoy pizza and pita sandwiches in a casual bar atmosphere.
75 min · Vilnius
open: Su-W 16:00-00:00, Th-Sa 16:00-01:00
Overnight: Vilnius
e.g. Ibis Vilnius Centre · Mabre Residence Hotel
Day 4 Around Vilnius
🌡 1.5–30.9°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 17.0h light
09:00
Vilnius Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Delve into the rich history of the city of Vilnius.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €5, child or conc €2.50
open: Tu-F 15:00-19:00, Sa Su 11:00-19:00
09:50
Church of St Casimirmuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Appreciate Baroque beauty and occasional organ recitals.
50 min · Vilnius
open: M-F 11:00-19:00, Su 08:00-19:00
10:40
Railway Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover fascinating railway history through models, uniforms, and interactive displays.
50 min · Vilnius · €6, card only
open: Tu-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-18:00
11:30
Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Learn about Lithuania's rich Jewish heritage and scholarly legacy.
50 min · Vilnius
open: M 11:00-18:00, Tu-Th 10:00-18:00, F 10:00-16:00
12:20
Money Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Examine a diverse collection of coins and bills from around the world.
50 min · Vilnius · Free
open: Apr-Oct Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 11:00-18:00, Nov-Mar Tu–F 9:00–18:00, Sa
13:10
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fightsmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Reflect on Lithuania's struggles under Soviet rule in this solemn museum.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €6, child or conc €3
open: W-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 10:00-17:00
14:00
Fortashistory & sagascraft beer & pubs
Enjoy hearty pub-style dishes with themed national cuisines.
60 min · Vilnius
open: M-F 09:00-23:00, Sa Su 11:00-23:00
Overnight: Vilnius
e.g. Ibis Vilnius Centre · Mabre Residence Hotel
Day 5 Trakai
🌡 1.5–30.9°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 17.0h light
10:12
Trakai Island Castlehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Behold a redbrick Gothic marvel rising beautifully from the lake.
50 min · Trakai · Adult €12, student or senior €6 (Oct-Apr
open: Mar Apr Oct Nov Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, May-Sep daily 10:00-19:00, Dec-Feb
11:02
Karaite Ethnographic Museummuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Discover the unique heritage of the Karaite Jews within their kenesa.
50 min · Trakai
open: Closed
11:52
Užutrakis Manorhistory & sagaslocal & traditional
Admire neoclassical architecture in a serene lakeside estate.
50 min · Trakai
open: W-Su 11:00-19:00
12:42
Peninsula Castlehistory & sagas
Explore ruins with a dramatic history of nobility and monks.
50 min · Trakai
13:32
Senoji kibininėhistory & sagas
Taste authentic kybyn and other classical Karaite fare.
60 min · Trakai
open: Daily 10:00-22:00
18:30
Kybynlar
Sample traditional Karaite dishes, though reviews are mixed.
75 min · Trakai
open: Su-Th 11:00-20:00, F Sa 11:00-21:00
Overnight: Trakai
e.g. Apvalaus Stalo Klubas · Viva Trakai Resort
Day 6 Trakai → Vilnius
🌡 1.5–30.9°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 17.0h light
09:22
Church Heritage Museummuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
See stunning religious art through the ages.
50 min · Vilnius
10:12
Vilnius Cathedralchurches & landmarks
Marvel at the intricate architecture of this historic church.
50 min · Vilnius · Free
open: Daily 07:00-19:30
11:02
Toy Museummuseums & heritage
Delight in charming toys from the past.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €7, child €5
open: Th F 14:00-18:00, Sa Su 11:00-16:00
11:52
Vilnius Universitychurches & landmarks
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €2, child or conc €1
open: Museum M-Sa 09:00-15:00
12:42
House of the Signatoriesmuseums & heritage
Feel the spirit of independence in this historic mansion.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €4, child or conc €2
open: Tu-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 12:00-17:00
13:32
National Museum of Artmuseums & heritage
Explore centuries of art from the 14th to 20th century.
50 min · Vilnius · Adult €6, child or conc €3
open: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Overnight: Trakai
e.g. Apvalaus Stalo Klubas · Viva Trakai Resort
Day 7 Warsaw
🌡 3.5–35.3°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 16.5h light
14:46
International Christian Fellowshipchurches & landmarkscoffee & bakes
Join a welcoming, diverse congregation in a non-denominational service.
50 min · Warsaw
open: Service is held every Sunday at 10:30
15:36
Nożyk Synagoguechurches & landmarks
Visit Warsaw's only active Orthodox Jewish synagogue.
50 min · Warsaw
open: Erev Shabbat services begin 15 minutes before sunset. Shabbat morning
16:26
Cafe Netcoffee & bakes
Explore a cafe equipped with over twenty internet-connected machines.
50 min · Warsaw · 6 zł/hour, prepay
open: 07:00-00:00
Day 8 Around Warsaw
🌡 3.5–35.3°C · 🌧 ~10 rain days · ☀ 16.5h light
09:00
Tourist Information Centermuseums & heritage
Browse free internet and gather city maps and travel tips.
50 min · Warsaw
09:50
St Paul's English Speaking Catholic Parish of Warsawlocal & traditional
Experience Warsaw's only English-language Catholic Mass every Sunday.
50 min · Warsaw
10:40
Warsaw International Churchchurches & landmarks
50 min · Warsaw
open: Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:00
11:30
Islamic Center of Warsawmuseums & heritage
50 min · Warsaw
12:20
Belarus
Step into the official Belarussian Embassy in Warsaw.
50 min · Warsaw
open: M-F 08:00—16:15
13:10
Ireland
Experience the Irish Embassy and its green Irish spirit.
50 min · Warsaw
open: 09:00—13:00 and 14:00—17:00
14:00
Targ Śniadaniowy
Enjoy weekend breakfast markets bustling with fresh local flavors.
60 min · Warsaw
open: Sa 09:00—16:00