Kaunas Central Market is a food market inside URMAS shopping town in Kaunas, Lithuania. It brings together fresh produce, meat, dairy, fish, and prepared foods, making it a practical stop if you want to see a different side of the city beyond Old Town.
- Where: Eastern Gallery, hall 19, inside URMAS shopping town.
- Address: Pramonės pr. 16, Kaunas.
- Hours: Published schedules differ; check the operator’s current information before setting out.
- Getting there: Several bus and trolleybus routes serve nearby stops.
What to expect at Kaunas Central Market
Kaunas Central Market is a large covered food market. Kaunas tourism describes it as the city’s largest market, with the largest number of traders in Kaunas; 7,000 square metres are covered by a roof. The operator calls it one of Lithuania’s largest food markets.
Stalls offer fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and meat products, dairy, fish products, confectionery, prepared foods, spices, preserved foods, and other groceries. That range makes the market more than a produce stop: you can browse fresh ingredients alongside ready-to-eat options and pantry goods.
The market is in the Eastern Gallery of URMAS shopping town, in hall 19. Its address is Pramonės pr. 16, LT-51185 Kaunas.
When is Kaunas Central Market open?
Published opening hours differ, so confirm the schedule before you travel. The URMAS operator and Kaunas tourism give schedules ranging from 07:00–16:00 every day to 07:00–17:30 on weekdays, 07:00–16:00 on Saturday, and 07:00–15:00 on Sunday.
Individual shops may keep different hours from the Central Market’s schedule. If you have a particular stall or product in mind, check its hours separately. For this time-sensitive information, check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the market from central Kaunas?
Several public transport routes stop at or near URMAS. Trolleybus routes 8, 12, 15, and 16, along with bus routes 6, 6G, 17, 28, 36, 41, 43, 54, and 57, serve the Urmas stop. Routes 28, 40, and 57 serve the Urmo turgus stop; routes 17 and 43 serve Elektrėnų g.
Routes and timetables can change, so check stops.lt/kaunas or use the Trafi app for real-time traffic and timetable information. If you’re driving, the operator recommends approaching by Garažų Street.
You can plan the market as a city outing from a four-star hotel in Kaunas, alongside time in Old Town.
What should you check before visiting?
Before leaving, confirm the market’s opening hours and the schedule of any particular shop you want to visit. The difference between the published weekday and Sunday hours makes this especially useful if you’re planning around a specific stall.
For questions, call +370 37 350 662. If you’re using public transport, check current routes and timetables before setting out; the route listings can change.
How can you add the market to a Kaunas day?
Plan the market as a dedicated stop in the city, then pair it with time in central Kaunas or Old Town. Its range of groceries and prepared foods gives you a reason to browse at your own pace, while the transport links make it possible to include it in a day that also uses buses or trolleybuses. A one-day Kaunas itinerary based in Old Town offers another way to fit city stops together.
If your plans focus on the historic centre, an Old Town walking route in Kaunas can help you shape that part of the day.
FAQs
Where is Kaunas Central Market?
It is inside URMAS shopping town, in the Eastern Gallery, hall 19. The address is Pramonės pr. 16, Kaunas.
What can you buy at the market?
The market has fresh foods, including fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and fish, as well as prepared foods, confectionery, spices, preserved foods, and groceries.
Are the market’s opening hours the same everywhere?
No. Published schedules differ, and individual shops may also keep different hours.
Which public transport stops serve the market?
Nearby stops include Urmas, Urmo turgus, and Elektrėnų g. Check current route and timetable information before travelling.