Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, on the Neris and Vilnia rivers. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the largest medieval centres in Eastern Europe, mixes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches with the bohemian Užupis district and a growing craft-beer and restaurant scene.
- Public
- Buses and trolleybuses run across Vilnius. Fares rose in July 2025: a 60-minute ticket is about €1.25 (~$1.44) and day tickets are about €7.50 (~$8.60); confirm current fares on vvt.lt or the Vilnius transport app.
- Taxi
- Bolt and Uber are widely used and cheaper than street taxis; use licensed taxis with a roof sign.
- Rental
- Not needed in the city; useful for Kernavė and the countryside.
- Walking
- The Old Town and most sights lie within a 25-minute walk.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 4/5
- Taxi
- 4/5
- Rental
- 3/5
- Walking
- 5/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Overview
- Bolt and Uber give fixed fares in the app. A short central ride costs about €4-8 (~$4.60-9.20); the airport costs about €8-15 (~$9-17).
- Companies
- Bolt, Uber and licensed city taxis
- Airport
- Use the rank outside arrivals or order a Bolt
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) is about 6 km south of the centre. The railway station (Geležinkelio g. 16) and bus station (Sodų g. 22) sit on the southern edge of the Old Town. Buses and trolleybuses cover the city; the Old Town is walkable.
Airports
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Tap a contactless bank card or buy tickets in the app; validate when boarding
The airport train to Vilnius station takes about 7 minutes
Bus 88 also links the airport with the central station
Bolt from the airport costs about €8-15 (~$9-17)
Walk the Old Town; it is compact and cobbled
Trains to Trakai leave from the main station, Geležinkelio g. 16