The main modes of transport in Vilnius are buses and trolleybuses. The project also has a metro or light rail. The city has one bus and two trolleybus depots. In addition, private buses, fixed-route taxis and electric trains run here. Almost all urban transport operates from 5 am to midnight, with the exception of private minibuses, which can be around the clock. All buses and trolleybuses run strictly according to the schedule, which can be found at bus stops. The schedule for weekdays and weekends is different.

In addition to the usual ones, there are also high-speed buses, marked with the letter “g” in the number. Such buses stop only at major stops. Otherwise, there are no differences with conventional buses.

Of the fixed-route taxis in Vilnius, there are now buses “Station-Akropolis” and “Station-Airport”, which run from the platform of the bus station. You can see the flight schedule. The fare is 1 euro.

In Lithuania, there are several categories of persons who enjoy discounts for travel in public transport. So, for example, for children under 7 years old, travel is free. Schoolchildren, students and pensioners are provided with a 50% discount, both when buying single tickets and when buying e-tickets. Discount tickets are different from regular tickets.

Fare 2019

E-tickets

Travel in all public transport in Lithuania is paid for by electronic tickets "Vilniečio kortelė", which are plastic cards with the possibility of replenishment as needed. When entering the transport, the ticket is activated and is valid for a certain time - 30 or 60 minutes. You can make any number of transfers. There are some concessions for passengers with cards of a certain time interval. If the bus came to a stop late due to traffic jams, and your card has expired, the conductor will not fine you. You can't pay for two people with one card!

An electronic card costs 1.5 euros (5.18 Lt) and is valid for 4 years from the date of purchase (most importantly, do not forget to top it up). Ticket prices (without benefits and discounts):

• for 30 minutes - 0.65 euros,
• for 60 minutes - 0.90 euros,
• for a month - 29 euros,
• monthly pass valid on weekdays – 29 euros (90.01 Lt)

For comparison, a single ticket purchased from the driver will cost 1 euro. You can pay in euros and litas. On the map, currencies are also converted. All prices for electronic tickets - .

You can buy a card or top it up at the Lietuvos spauda kiosks.

The card can also be used as a travel ticket. Most importantly, replenish it accordingly.

• for 24 hours - 5 euros,
• for 72 hours - 8 euros,
• for 10 days - 15 euros.

Vilnius City Card

For tourists, there is a special card called Vilnius City Card (card of the city of Vilnius), which allows not only to use public transport, but also to visit local attractions. Many museums with such a card can be visited for free, and you can also participate in walking tours of the city. Other benefits of the card include: discounts when ordering sightseeing tours by bus, discounts when renting bicycles, discounts when buying tickets for concerts, when paying in cafes and restaurants, when paying for accommodation in some hotels, when buying souvenirs, etc.

Vilniuscitycard there are three types:

• for 24 hours + transportation (19.99 euros)
• for 24 hours without travel by public transport (15 euros)
• for 48 hours without public transport (26.99 euros)
• for 72 hours without travel in public transport (34.99)
• for 72 hours + transportation (39.99 euros)

*5% discount for children under 14 years old.

The Vilnius city card is personalized and becomes valid from the moment of its purchase. An activated return card cannot be exchanged. Such a card can be purchased at special Vilnius Tourist Information Centres. To all holders Vilniuscitycard a catalog is issued with a description of the discounts offered and services for it.

Transportation to the airport

However, in order to save money, many tourists prefer to use express trains that run between the station and Vilnius airport. The Vokzal-Airport train runs between the railway station and the airport every 40 minutes. The ticket costs €0.70. The distance between the end points is 5 km, the train passes in 8 minutes. Tickets are purchased on the train or at the railway station, respectively. The timetable for the airport-Vilnius and Vilnius-airport trips can be found on the website of the railway station.

The most convenient and comfortable way to get to the airport is a taxi. The taxi fare today averages €0.6 – €1 per km. The price per kilometer may vary depending on the company providing the service. "Landing" in the car costs about €0.6. Prices vary depending on the taxi company. A taxi ride is especially convenient for those who arrive at the airport at night. Taxis in Vilnius are metered and must have a special license.

Car rental in Vilnius

Lovers of comfortable movement can rent a car. To do this, it is enough to have an international driver's license and a credit card. Car rental in Vilnius is represented by both well-known global companies and small local companies, which often have lower rental prices.

When renting a car, you should remember about road safety rules and impressive fines for violations:

• Before renting, it is necessary to check the serviceability of the car and the availability of insurance.
• Seat belts are fastened not only in the front but also in the rear seats.
• It is forbidden to use cell phones without “hands free” while driving.
• Under the new rules, low beams must be on around the clock.
• Huge fines are imposed for speeding and dangerous driving (exceeding 10 km / h - a warning, 10-20 km / h - 12-30 euros, exceeding 50 km / h or more - 450-550 euros, for dangerous driving - 289 -579 euros).
• Large fines are also provided for drunk driving (144-868 euros or confiscation of rights for 2-3 years).
• The speed limit in cities is 60 km/h, outside the cities — 90 km/h, on highways — 130 km/h, on the Vilnius-Kaunas highway — 100 km/h.
• Additional risk factors include cyclists on the roads, horse-drawn carts in the countryside, large trucks with their taillights off at night, and pedestrians crossing unlit streets.

In general, all roads in Lithuania are of very good quality, making car trips pleasant and comfortable. High-speed routes are especially good, A 1 - from Vilnius to Klaipeda and A2 - from Vilnius to Panevezys. Country roads are a little worse. Sometimes there may be dim lighting on the road or there may be no markings. In winter, the condition of the roads deteriorates significantly, as snow and ice are not always cleared.

To drive on the main highways of Lithuania, you need to purchase a vignette, the cost of a vignette for a day in 2019 is 6€, for a week — 14€. The vignette is sold at petrol stations, border crossings and other places marked with a special sign.

Most of the streets in the old part of Vilnius are one-way traffic, making traffic difficult. Almost all parking lots in the city are paid. You can pay for municipal parking either in cash, using a parking meter, or via SMS. The received ticket should be placed on the dashboard in such a way that it is noticeable, otherwise you can get a fine from the police. The cost of a guarded car park during the day in the city depends on the zone: green - 0.30 euros, yellow - 0.60 euros, red - 0.90 euros, blue - 1.80 euros per hour. More information about parking in Vilnius – www.parking.lt (in Lithuanian)

Public transport in most Lithuanian cities is represented by buses and fixed-route taxis, trolleybuses also run in Vilnius and Kaunas, in addition, a city electric train runs in Vilnius (from the railway station to the airport) and high-speed buses (the letter G is added to the number) - they stop only on large stops. City transport usually operates from 5.00 to 23.00-24.00. Night buses also run in Kaunas and Vilnius.

Transport payment

In Vilnius and Kaunas, the main payment method is a plastic card ("Vilniecio Kortele" and "Druskininkai e-ticket" respectively) and single-use paper tickets. Plastic cards are sold in supermarkets, all newsstands, airports, train stations and bus stations. There are two types of tariffs in Vilnius - 30 minutes or 60 minutes (0.64 euros and 0.93 euros), the cost of the card is 1.50 euros. In Kaunas, there is one tariff - 30 minutes, the cost is 0.58 euros.

You can put either the exact amount for the trip on the card - in this case, when validating the trip, the amount is debited automatically, or any amount of money - in this case, you can select the duration of the trip on the validator screen.

A plastic card makes it possible to make transfers from one route to another, as well as from one type of transport to another, in a selected time period. Only one person can ride on one card.

Paper tickets can be bought from the driver: in Vilnius, such a ticket costs 1 euro, in Kaunas - 0.70 euros. This ticket entitles you to travel only one route without transfers. The cost of a fixed-route taxi in Vilnius is 1 euro, in Kaunas - 0.90 euro.

Travel tickets are also provided. In Vilnius, a ticket for 24 hours costs 3.48 euros, for three days - 6.08 euros, for 10 days - 11.87 euros, for one month - 28.98 euros. The countdown starts from the first trip.

Between the Vilnius railway station and the international airport, an electric train consisting of one carriage runs once an hour. This is a convenient and in many ways a fun way to get to the airport. The fare is 0.50 euros. Timetables can be viewed on the website of Lithuanian railways (

From the airport you already know how to get there, now let's see how you can get around Vilnius itself. As mentioned above, the main transport of the capital is trolleybuses and buses. These modes of transport begin to run from 5 o'clock in the morning until about midnight. You need to purchase a ticket to travel. If you buy at a newsstand, the price is 2 litas (0.74 $), and the driver is already a little more expensive - 2.50 litas (0.93 $). If you intend to ride all day, then it is more profitable to purchase a travel card, which costs -13 litas ($ 4.8) for a day, 45 litas ($ 16.8) for 10 days. And recently, electronic tickets began to come into circulation - this is an ordinary plastic card that can be replenished as needed. For a half hour journey you need to pay 2.50 litas ($0.93), and for a whole hour - 3.50 ($1.31). This ticket is valid regardless of the number of transfers. And if you drove 35 minutes instead of the prescribed 30 and the control came, then they will simply let you go. Since after the allotted time you are given another 10 minutes of free travel.

Minibuses in Vilnius

A taxi ride will cost you about 4 litas ($1.4), regardless of whether you have traveled 1 stop or, for example, 10.

Taxi in Vilnius

Another convenient form of transport is a taxi. You can order a taxi in the arrival hall of the airport, or by phone, we will list you a couple of short phone numbers:
- 1403;
- 1420;
- 1818;
- 1440.
The fare for one kilometer of the way is from 2-4 litas (0.74-1.49 $). But this is the case if you book a taxi in advance. If you want to ride without a preliminary order, then the rates increase by 2 times, this will significantly affect the price.

Car rental in Vilnius

Well, if you want to be independent of transport and time, then the most suitable option for you is car rental. There are several car rental shops in Vilnius.
For example, Dan-Lit salon, it is located on Gedvizhu street 25. Or Vayal salon, located at Vaiktus 1/7.

Also a good option is to order a car online. But, no matter which salon you choose, there are a few rules. Firstly, the driving experience must be at least 2 years, you must have a license and a passport with you. The minimum time for which you can rent a car is a day. If the rental period is more than 20 days, then the rental price will be lower. And in general, it is difficult to say the prices for a day of rent, because it depends on the car itself. If you lose the keys or documents for the car, then you must pay a fine to the tenant in the amount of 400 litas ($149.8).

Public transport is the cheapest way to get around the Lithuanian capital. Wealthy travelers prefer to rent a car, but for an ordinary connoisseur of antiques and good cuisine, saving on travel is an important point.

Should I buy a pass?

It offers numerous bus and trolleybus routes. The fare system is simple and does not present any problems. There are several options:

1. Ticket buy from bus or trolley bus drivers. A ticket will cost 1 euro, valid for one trip (to the final stop of the transport in which the ticket was purchased). This option is suitable for those who decide to spend 1-2 days in the city;
2. E-ticket. A plastic card that can be replenished either for a certain amount or for several trips. A ticket for a trip of no more than half an hour costs 64 euro cents, if the trip lasts an hour, 93 euro cents will be removed from the card. Within the paid time, the passenger can change routes (transfer from bus to trolleybus, etc.). In case of unforeseen delays, a passenger who has exceeded the time limit by no more than 10 minutes is exempted from paying a fine in case of control.

   It's easy to pay for a trip: you just need to swipe your plastic card to the reader located in the passenger compartment of the bus or trolleybus, and then select the type of trip (30 minutes or an hour). When buying an electronic ticket (magnetic card), you need to pay 1.50 euros and pay some money for travel. Such a ticket is the best option for those who want to actively spend in Vilnius from 4 days to two weeks;

3. Travel ticket valid for all types of public transport. For a day - 3.48 euros, for three days - 6.08 euros. The most "carefree" way for a tourist. The amount is fixed, and the number of trips is not limited. An excellent choice for those who stay in Vilnius from one to three days.

Traveling without a ticket in Lithuanian public transport is fraught with a fine of 20 to 30 euros. The control is tight and constant, it is better not to take risks. Discount tickets for tourists are not available. Children under 7 years of age are entitled to free travel.

The only city train connects the central railway station and the airport. On the way - 8 minutes, travel - 71 euro cents.

Taxi

If taxis are your favorite transport in cities, then you need to keep in mind some features of Lithuanian taxi traditions.

Vilnius residents do not have the habit of "catching a wheelbarrow" on the road. The most inexpensive trip is obtained if you order a car by phone (the number can be found from numerous advertisements located at the station, at the airport, at public transport stops, etc.). Tourists are often unaware of this and use the services of cars at special parking lots, not suspecting that they are overpaying from 30% to 70%. The cost of one kilometer in a Vilnius taxi is 70 euro cents. A trip around the city will cost from 7 to 10 euros (on average). In some taxis, it is possible to pay for the trip with a bank card. The taxi driver must give you a receipt. Otherwise, you will not be able to make any claims.

Vilnius is a very small city. If your hotel is located in the old town, everything

Public transport in Vilnius is represented by two main types - buses and trolleybuses. In addition, of course, there are taxis and even a city train that runs along the route "Station-Airport".

Buses And trolleybuses they run strictly according to the schedule, which can be found at public transport stops and on the Internet at www.stops.lt. On July 1, 2013, the transport system was reorganized and high-speed buses were introduced into it (they differ from ordinary ones with the letter “g” in the number). Express buses only stop at major stops. There are no other differences from ordinary buses - the same ticket is valid in high-speed buses as in ordinary ones.

VILNIUS MAP

Since April 1, 2013, a new system of fare payment using electronic tickets, the so-called Vilnius Citizen's Card (Vilniečio kortelė), has been operating in Vilnius. Vilnius Card is an electronic plastic card that can be topped up with money as needed.

The new payment system provides for two types of tickets - 30 minutes for €0.64 and 60 minutes for €0.93. The ticket becomes valid from the moment of activation and allows you to make any number of transfers during the corresponding time interval. In addition, if you make a transfer, passengers are given 10 minutes. odds: if you have a ticket for 30 minutes, and the controller finds you in transport on the 35th, they will let you go in peace. Travel time is considered according to the schedule - if the bus is stuck in traffic jams, and instead of the expected 25 minutes you drove 40, the controller will also not have any claims against you.

You can buy or top up the "Vilnius Citizen's Card" at the "Lietuvos spauda" kiosks. In this case, the electronic card itself will cost €1.50 and is valid for 4 years from the date of purchase. You can replenish it either with money for a certain amount, or with a certain number of tickets of a certain type (30 or 60 minutes). The first method allows you to select the type of ticket you need for each trip, which is certainly more profitable, but the second allows you to activate the ticket "with one touch". You will learn more about how to use the card in the video prepared by the city government:

People often ask if it is possible to ride the bus together with one card, writing off two tickets. Unfortunately, you can't. Once you have activated the card when entering the bus, it remains activated for 30 or 60 minutes (depending on the type of ticket) and simply does not allow you to pay for another ticket.

As of July 1, 2013, previously valid paper tickets of 2 litas became invalid. Thus, today paper coupons can only be bought from the driver - for €1. They operate as before - for a trip in one bus or trolleybus to the final stop.

Until January 15, 2015, you can pay for a ticket to the driver in both euros and litas. Litas on existing "Vilnius cards" are converted into euros at the first activation of the card after January 1, 2015.

PENALTIES

It is not recommended to ride a “hare”: road control is carried out regularly. At any of the stops, controllers can enter all the doors of the bus and offer you to follow them. Fine - from €17 to €29 (the size largely depends on how you behave with controllers). For ticketless travel of children (there are reduced tickets for them) from 7 to 16 years old, parents will pay from €11 to €23. Unpaid baggage will cost €3-€6.

PRIVILEGES

Unfortunately, all the benefits listed in this section apply only to citizens (and permanent residents) of Lithuania and the European Union, so tourists from Russia and Belarus cannot formally use them. However, in many cases, controllers do not require documents confirming the right to a benefit, in which case you have a chance. For example, they never ask for documents from children of primary and secondary school age. Students can also use the ISIC card they have. Although the ISIC itself does not provide any benefits, it is unlikely that the controller will study it too carefully to understand which university you are studying at. But in which case, we didn’t tell you anything like that ....

Children under 7 years old travel free of charge. Schoolchildren, students and pensioners enjoy a 50% discount, which applies to all types of tickets, including those purchased from the driver. At the same time, if you want to use the benefit when paying with an electronic card, you must say this when buying the card itself - “preferential” cards differ from ordinary ones. It is also worth noting that, formally, students must present a document, so if your student is 16 years old and two meters tall, it is better to buy a full ticket.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT CARD

The electronic card can also be used as a travel card. To do this, you need to replenish it accordingly at any point selling tickets for public transport. There are travel cards for 24 hours (€3.48), for 72 hours (€6.08) and so on. The pass is valid from the moment of the first activation.

From fixed-route taxis In Vilnius, there are now buses "Station-Akropolis" and "Station-Airport", which run from the platform of the bus station. You can see the flight schedule.

TAXI

Taxi fare today it averages €0.5 – €1 per km. The price per kilometer may vary depending on the company providing the service. “Landing” in the car costs about €0.5. Many companies write the cost per km on their cars, so if you need a taxi, pay attention to the cars passing by or standing nearby and ... call a taxi by phone. For languishing idle cars carry passengers, albeit according to the meter, but at a completely different rate. Taxi numbers can also be viewed on the Internet (but the price per km is not always updated there on time).

Train "Station-Airport" runs between the railway station and the airport with a frequency of once every 40 minutes. The ticket costs €0.72. The distance between the end points is 5 km, the train passes in 8 minutes. Tickets are purchased on the train or at the railway station, respectively. The timetable for the airport-Vilnius and Vilnius-airport trips can be found on the website of the railway station.