ARRIVAL
TO LITHUANIA
Lithuania is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area. Before planning your trip, please check what documents you require to enter the country:
Consular Information Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (urm.lt)
Dear guests, please note that Vilnius University does not provide any help in obtaining visas. Getting and having all necessary documents is solely a participant’s responsibility.
HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
Covid-19 related information and related restrictions:
https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/covid-19-related-restrictions-1
https://www.govilnius.lt/media-news/important-information-regarding-the-coronavirus
FROM VILNIUS AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE
Vilnius airport is located right on the outskirts of the city, within half an hour’s ride to Vilnius city centre by public transport, and 15 minutes’ drive by car.
Public transport
Train
Train from the airport to the Central train station ‘Airport–Vilnius.’
You can purchase train tickets online
Bus
Airport–City Centre: 88, 3G, 88N (night bus)
Airport–Central Railway Station: 1, 2
Bus / trolleybus tickets
Purchase Vilnius Resident Card ‘Vilniečio kortelė’ in Narvesen kiosks (in the Airport Arrivals Terminal A or Departures Terminal B) for 1.50 EUR, and top it up in the kiosk. To activate it, tap a card on a validator when on the bus.
You can also top it up online (online transaction might take up to 1 hour):
https://mano.judu.lt/en
Single tickets can be bought from the bus driver. When purchased onboard, ticket price is 1 EUR (no discounts available, a ticket is valid for one trip, payment is cash only).
The bus ride from the airport to the city centre is around 30 min.
More information about public transport from Vilnius Airport: https://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/before-the-flight/transport/public-transport
Ticket prices and more useful information: https://bit.ly/3yrPms6
Routes and Timetables (stops.lt)
Taxi
Download Bolt from Google Play or App Store
Download Uber
Calling the taxi: Dial +370 611 11 111; +370 622 22 222; +370 633 33 333; +37052395539; +37052000820. You will receive a text with the taxi plate number, estimated arrival time, and price. Picking up point is at the Departures Terminal entrance (take the lift to second floor at Arrivals Terminal A). Estimated price of the ride to the city centre is 9–16 EUR (night tariffs apply). Payment is mainly cash only.
Download eTAKSI from Google Play or App Store
Picking up the official taxi at the airport (information, estimated prices, payment methods, airport map): https://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/services-at-the-airport/taxi
Car sharing
Citybee: https://citybee.lt/en/
Electric cars: https://spark.lt/en/
FROM BUS/TRAIN STATION TO CITY CENTRE
Public transport
Bus / trolleybus
There is a variety of buses and trolleybuses going from the Bus/Train station to the city centre.
Buses: 1G, 53.
Trolleybuses: 2, 7, 20.
For bus tickets, routes, timetables and prices see the information above/bellow.
IN THE CITY
Public transport
Bus / trolleybus tickets
Purchase Vilnius Resident Card ‘Vilniečio kortelė’ in any Narvesen kiosk for 1.50 EUR, and top it up in the kiosk. To activate it, tap a card on a validator when on the bus.
You can also top it up online (online transaction might take up to 1 hour):
https://mano.judu.lt/en
Single tickets can be bought from the bus driver. When purchased onboard, ticket price is 1 EUR (no discounts available, a ticket is valid for one trip, payment is cash only).
Ticket prices and more useful information: https://bit.ly/3yrPms6
Routes and Timetables (stops.lt)
Download Trafi app: https://web.trafi.com/lt/vilnius
Micro-mobility sharing
Rent scooters, bicycles. More information: https://bit.ly/3NXX9nh
ACCOMMODATION
Our conference will take place in the old campus of Vilnius University, in the very heart of Vilnius Old Town. A number of popular hotels and guest houses are located within 5-20 minutes’ walk from the venue.
Hotels
Hotel Amberton Cathedral Square**** (less than 5 min walk) https://ambertonhotels.com/en/vilnius-rooms-2/?kambarys=standard-single-room
Hotel Artis**** (less than 5 min walk) https://artis.centrumhotels.com/en/
Hotel Rotonda**** (around 20–25 min walk) https://www.centrumhotels.com/en/
Hotel Grata*** (around 20–25 min walk) https://www.gratahotel.com/en/
Hotel Hilton Garden Inn**** (around 20–25 min walk) https://rb.gy/ysa8y5
Hotel Novotel Vilnius Centre**** (around 15 min walk) Hotel Novotel Vilnius Centre – ALL (accor.com)
Hotel Ibis Vilnius Centre*** (around 15–20 min walk) Hotel in Vilnius – ibis Vilnius Centre – ALL (accor.com)
Guest houses and B&B
Guest House Domus Maria*** (around 15–20 min walk) https://domusmaria.com/room/single-room/
Saint Casimir Guest House*** (around 15–20 min walk) https://www.casimir.lt/
Apia Boutique Hotel*** (less than 5 min walk) Viešbutis Apia – jaukus boutique viešbutis Vilnius senamiestyje – Apia
City Gate Hotel*** (around 15–20 min walk) City Gate Hotel | Hotel in Vilnius Old Town
Bernardinu B&B House**** (less than 5 min walk) Luxury B&B House in Vilnius, Lithuania | Bernardinų B&B House (bernardinuhouse.com)
Hostels
Downton Forest Hostel (around 20–25 min walk) www.downtownforest.lt
We recommend to make reservations directly with the hotels when possible. If you need any assistance, please let us know. We will be happy to help you.
Should you opt for airbnb, we advise to double check distances and plan your trip to university in advance.
Conference venue
Vilnius University, Faculty of Philology, Universiteto str. 5, 01513 Vilnius. The Faculty of Philology is located in the old campus of Vilnius university (D on the map below).
1. Grand Courtyard | A. Astronomical Observatory B. St. Jonh’s Church C. Library D. Faculty of Philology E. Faculty of History F. University bookshop “Littera” G. Center of Orientalistics H. Faculty of Philosophy R. Rector’s Office | I. Aula Rectoris – Rector’s hall II. Aula Parva – the Small hall III. P. Smuglevičius hall IV. The Theatre hall |
VILNIUS EVENTS AND SITES TO VISIT
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY OLD CAMPUS
Take the virtual tour around the old University campus:
https://turas.mb.vu.lt/#!startscene=centrines_bibliotekos_pastatu_ansamblis
Plan your visit to the St Johns’ Church Bell Tower and see Vilnius from above:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYSEaTAOqsEScZ5igFOAbT8bJv6e4igi0COEclmVe9gbTBYA/viewform
Find more information:
https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places
SITES TO VISIT AROUND VILNIUS:
Trakai town with the medieval castle on the island
Plan your visit:
https://www.trakai-visit.lt/en/
Kaunas, European Capital of Culture 2022
Find events:
https://kultura.kaunas.lt/en/events/list/kaunas-2022?&date=2022-09-22_2022-09-22
Plan your trip:
https://visit.kaunas.lt/en/plan/transport/atvykimas-i-kauna/