Medininkai to Astravets

Medininkai to Astravets

Medininkai is a village in Lithuania, located near the border with Belarus. Astravets is a town in Belarus, located about 50 kilometers from Medininkai.

The distance between Medininkai and Astravets is about 60 kilometers, which can be covered by car in about an hour.

The official language of Lithuania is Lithuanian, while the official language of Belarus is Belarusian. However, Russian is also widely spoken in both countries.

The currency of Lithuania is the euro, while the currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble.

How to Reach

There are no direct buses or trains between Medininkai and Astravets. However, you can take a bus from Medininkai to Vilnius, and then a bus from Vilnius to Astravets.

The journey by bus from Medininkai to Vilnius takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the fare is about 5 euros.

The journey by bus from Vilnius to Astravets takes about 2 hours, and the fare is about 10 euros.

You can also take a taxi from Medininkai to Astravets, which will cost about 50 euros.

Expenses

The cost of accommodation in Astravets is about 20-30 euros per night.

The cost of food in Astravets is about 10-15 euros per day.

The cost of transportation in Astravets is about 5-10 euros per day.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Astravets is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and sunny.

What to Eat

Some of the traditional Belarusian dishes that you can try in Astravets include:

• Draniki (potato pancakes)
• Kolduny (dumplings)
• Machanka (meat stew)
• Solyanka (meat and vegetable soup)
• Kissel (fruit jelly)

Where to Go

Some of the places that you can visit in Astravets include:

• The Astravets Nuclear Power Plant
• The Astravets Castle
• The Astravets Museum of Local Lore
• The Astravets Park of Culture and Leisure
• The Astravets Zoo

FAQ

What is the distance between Medininkai and Astravets?

The distance between Medininkai and Astravets is about 60 kilometers.

How long does it take to get from Medininkai to Astravets?

It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from Medininkai to Vilnius by bus, and then another 2 hours to get from Vilnius to Astravets by bus.

What is the cost of accommodation in Astravets?

The cost of accommodation in Astravets is about 20-30 euros per night.

What is the best time to visit Astravets?

The best time to visit Astravets is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and sunny.