Famous route

Via Baltica through the Baltic States

The Via Baltica is the Warsaw–Tallinn section of the E67 and crosses Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia over about 970 km. The route passes Kaunas, Riga and Pärnu.

Region: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia
Length: about 970 km (Warsaw–Tallinn)
Start / end: Warsaw / Tallinn
Road: E67
Best season: Usually May to September

What should you know before visiting Via Baltica through the Baltic States?

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

From south to north, the route passes Marijampolė, Kaunas and Panevėžys in Lithuania, Bauska and Riga in Latvia, and Pärnu on the way to Tallinn in Estonia.
Motorways in the Baltic states are free for cars, according to a travel guide. Estonia charges road user fees for heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 t; ask the road authorities of all three countries whether rules cover your motorhome.
Wild camping rules differ by country, national park and beach. Do not stay near homes or on the beach; campsites are the safe choice.
The Virtsu–Kuivastu ferry serves Estonia's islands. According to a travel guide, book online beforehand in July and August to avoid long waits at the port.

The drive

From the Polish border, the A5 runs via Marijampolė to Kaunas, then via Panevėžys to the Latvian border at Pasvalys. In Latvia the route goes via Bauska to Riga and on along the coast through Saulkrasti and Salacgrīva to the Estonian border at Ainaži. In Estonia the T4 road leads from Ikla via Pärnu to Tallinn. Road types vary between motorway, expressway and single carriageway. The E67 itself runs from Prague to Helsinki and uses a ferry for the last leg.

Getting around

According to a travel guide, parking in the historic centres of Tallinn and Riga is expensive, and park-and-ride lots are recommended. An environmental fee may apply for individual zones such as Jūrmala or the Curonian Spit. No reliable details on height, length and weight limits for individual bridges and old towns are available, so a navigation device with a vehicle profile helps. Free standing is regulated by municipality and protected area; take waste with you and prefer campsites.

FAQs

Is the Via Baltica easy to drive in a motorhome?

According to Wikipedia, the Via Baltica is a continuous main road across all three countries. We found no details on individual height and weight limits, so use a navigation device with a vehicle profile and follow the signs.

Are there tolls in the Baltic states?

According to a travel guide, motorways are free for cars. Estonia lists a road user charge for heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 t, and fees apply for zones such as Jūrmala. Ask the road authorities whether your motorhome is covered.

Where do I stay overnight with a motorhome?

Campsites are the safest option. Free standing is regulated differently by country, municipality and protected area; not near homes or on the beach, and take all waste with you.