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GETTING TO VILNIUS Being the largest city in the Baltics, Vilnius lies at the crossroads of East and West. Such a central location makes a capital city easily reachable by plane, train, bus or car.
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BY PLANE
Vilnius is easily accessible by air from all major European cities. It takes never more than three hours to fly from many European cities.
The Vilnius International Airport is located just outside the centre of Vilnius. It is only 7 km/15 min driving distance from the centre of the city.
Access to the city is quick and guests can use buses, train and taxi services.
By bus:
Buses No. 1, 2, 88, 3G run from/to the airport every 10-15 min. Buses are located outside the Arrival Hall. Tickets can be bought from the driver for 1 Eur.
- Buses No. 1, 2 go to the train station.
- Bus No. 3G goes to the city center and north over the river to Mikalojaus Konstantino Ciurlionio str. where is located Crowne Plaza Vilnius Hotel (conference venue hotel).
- Bus No. 88 goes to the City Centre, Old Town and north over the river, passing by many Vilnius hotels.
By train:
Distance from the airport to Vilnius Railway station is about 5 km, the journey takes up to 8 minutes. Trains run approximately every 40 minutes. The schedule can be found at www.litrail.lt. Tickets can be purchased on the train or at Vilnius Railway Station.
By taxi:
Next to the airport there is a taxi rank. There are always plenty of taxis there. You can also call a taxi by phone or to book a taxi at Vilnius Tourist Information Centre (Airport Arrival Hall). Taxi booking and information www.etaksi.lt.
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BY TRAIN
Lithuania has a well-developed rail network. Direct rail links between Lithuania and Belarus, Russia and Poland provide convenient and inexpensive connections. Vilnius is the focal point for rail connections in the region.
Vilnius Railway Station is situated close to the Old Town, just accross the street from the bus station. You will get to the Old Town in ten minutes on foot going straight ahead down the hill.
The city centre can be reached by trolleybuses No. 1, 2, 7, 20 and buses No. 1G, 53. Taxis are parked up in a number of places nearby. Routes and schedules are available at www.litrail.lt
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BY BUS
There is a choice of international bus lines connecting Vilnius with other European cities. Buses are the cheapest but least comfortable method of reaching Vilnius. There are direct buses to the capital city from many European countries. Routes and schedules are available at www.eurolines.lt and www.ecolines.lt.
The city’s bus station is centrally located. It is only a five-minute walk distance to the main train station and ten minutes to the Old Town. Public transport can be found in the immediate area. The city centre can be reached by trolleybuses No. 1, 2, 7, 20 and buses No. 1G, 53. Tickets can be bought from the driver for 1 Eur. Taxis are parked up in a number of places near the station.
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BY CAR
Vilnius can be reached by using the following routes:
- Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipėda, highway A1 (E67, E85, E28) 311,40 km
- Vilnius – Ukmergė - Panevėžys, highway A2 (E272) 135,92 km
- Vilnius – Minsk, highway A3 (E28) 33,99 km
- Vilnius – Varėna – Gardinas, highway A4 34,46 km
- Vilnius – Utena, highway A14 95,60 km
- Vilnius – Šalčininkai – Lyda, highway A15 (E85) 49,28 km
- Vilnius – Prienai – Marijampolė, highway A16 (E28) 137,51 km
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