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.  

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 and "hubs" including Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen, London, Frankfurt. 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 inexpensive. Guests can use bus, scheduled taxi, train and taxi services. City buses No. 1 and No. 2 run from/to the airport every 10-15 min. Bus No. 1 goes to the  train station and bus No. 2 - to the city center and north over river past Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, the biggest conference hotel in Vilnius. Scheduled taxis are available every 5-15 min. Buses and scheduled taxis are located outside the Arrivals Hall. Tickets can be bought from the driver for 2.5 or 3 Litas. A special train runs from Vilnius Airport to the main train station. The journey takes just seven minutes. The airport train station includes a passenger lift and is located directly in front of the airport. Tickets are selling on board for just 2,5 Litas. Train schedule can be fount at www.litrail.lt. Taxis can be found outside the Arrivals Hall. The price for a taxi from the airport to the centre is around 10 EUR (35 LTL). For up to date information on flights, schedules, new routes and airlines see www.vno.lt

By Train

Lithuania has a well-developed rail network. Direct rail links between Lithuania and Belarus, Russia, Poland and Ukraine providing 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 by going straight ahead on exiting the station and walking down the hill. Taxis are parked up in a number of places nearby.  Routes and schedules are available at www.litrail.lt

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 10 minutes to the Old Town. Public transport can be found in the immediate area. Tickets can be bought from the drivers for 2.5 Litas. Taxis are parked up in a number of places near the station.

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

Speed limits for motorcars on highways from 1 April to 31 October  is 130 km/h, from 1 November to 31 March -110 km/h. On roads with asphalt or concrete pavement the speed limit is 90 km/h, on other roads the speed limit is 70 km/h.

Road Traffic Regulations. Traffic drives on the right side of the road in Lithuania. Summer tyres must be used between 1 April and 10 November, and winter tyres between 10 November and 1 April. During the daytime, drivers of motor vehicles and motorbikes must drive with dipped headlights.