Q: When to Visit the Baltic Countries?

Late June to August is the best time to visit the Baltic states in order to maximize the number of clear sunny days, as the weather in this part of Europe can change extremely quickly. I was there in April, and it was still cold and snowy.

Question 1

When to Visit the Baltic Countries?

Accepted Answer

Late June to August is the best time to visit the Baltic states in order to maximize the number of clear sunny days, as the weather in this part of Europe can change extremely quickly. I was there in April, and it was still cold and snowy.

Question 2

How to Get to the Baltic Countries?

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You can fly into one of the capital cities of the Baltic states: Vilnius, Riga, or Tallinn. Alternatively, you can fly into Warsaw, Poland, and take a train or bus from there. For the best possible deal, I always browse the airfare comparison website, Skyscanner or Expedia, to find a cheap flight for the trip.

If you are already in Europe and on a budget, you can also take a bus from anywhere with Flixbus for only a few EUR. Additionally, if you are in Helsinki, you can take a cruise to Tallinn via Tallink.

Question 3

How to Get Around the Baltic Countries?

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The cities in the Baltic are pretty small, so most of the tourist attractions can be easily covered on foot.

The local intercity buses are also a great option when you want to go out of the city for a day trip to places like Cesis and Trakai. Buses to these two places, in particular, run very often (every one to two hours) every day, so all you need to do is pick a time, go to the bus station, and get the ticket 30 minutes prior to the time you want to leave.

For international buses, I would recommend Lux Express, an Estonian top-of-the-class bus service that operates throughout the region. The buses are extremely new and comfortable, with semi-sofa seats, drinks, and electric sockets on all seats.

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