Freight Transport from Estonia to Lithuania
Updated: 22 July 2026
Road freight from Estonia to Lithuania takes 1 day (FTL) and costs €550-800 for a full truck Tallinn → Vilnius; one pallet by LTL groupage is €90-140 with 2-3 day transit. The route follows Via Baltica: Tallinn → Riga → Kaunas → Vilnius (~700 km), with daily departures — often same-day. No customs — the route is intra-EU, a CMR is all that is required. We send a quote within 1 hour.
Key facts
The route is intra-EU within Schengen — duty-free and fast. The main corridor Tallinn → Riga → Kaunas runs the length of the Baltics via Via Baltica.
Route and transit
Tallinn → Parnu → Riga → Siauliai → Kaunas → Vilnius (~700 km, 8-9h driving). Klaipeda on the coast is closer to the direct corridor (~600 km). FTL single driver same day, double crew 12-14 hours. LTL groupage 2-3 days.
Main destinations
Vilnius (capital, finance and IT centre), Kaunas (industry, logistics hub on the Estonia-Poland corridor), Klaipeda (Lithuania's only port — Baltic sea freight), Siauliai (industry, aviation), Panevezys (manufacturing). Every address door-to-door.
Cargo types accepted
General cargo in tent trailers (the bulk of volume), reefer for food and dairy, ADR for chemicals, oversize. LTL for any pallet count from one pallet up. Daily departures.
Customs
Lithuania is part of the EU and Schengen — no customs. Only a CMR is required. For transit to Belarus via Lithuania we open a T1 declaration for the Medininkai or Salcininkai border crossing.
Pricing factors
Short distance keeps FTL cheap: typical Tallinn-Vilnius €550-800. LTL one pallet: €90-140. Estonia and Latvia have no road tolls, Lithuania has minimal.
FAQ
How much does freight from Estonia to Lithuania cost?
A full truck (FTL) Tallinn → Vilnius costs €550-800 — the short distance keeps the price low, and Estonia and Latvia have no road tolls (Lithuania minimal). One pallet by LTL groupage is €90-140. We send an exact quote within 1 hour.
How long does delivery from Tallinn to Vilnius take?
FTL takes 1 day (~700 km via Via Baltica); with morning loading same-day delivery is possible, and a double crew does it in 12-14 hours. LTL groupage takes 2-3 days.
Can cargo reach Vilnius same day?
Single driver 9-11h driving — possible same-day with morning load. Two drivers guaranteed.
Is customs clearance needed?
No for intra-EU shipments. CMR only.
Can you ship to Klaipeda port?
Yes, regular departures. Klaipeda is the Baltic sea-freight hub — we can combine FTL road + FCL sea in a single quote.
Weekly LTL departures?
Multiple per week, often daily — Lithuania is too close to wait.