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Travelling to Vilnius

Currently, more than 15 airlines offer direct flights to 40+ destinations from Vilnius International Airport, with flight durations of 3 hours or less. Vilnius Airport is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the city centre. For more detailed information about the services provided at the airport, see www.vno.lt. It should be noted that Lithuania is part of the Schengen Area, and travellers from many countries can enter visa-free for short stays.

Vilnius is perfectly sized for getting around. Even if you have a house or apartment on the outskirts, the centre is only a short 30-minute commute at most. The city also boasts a modern, integrated public transportation infrastructure, with trolley buses and buses connecting every corner of the city.

Getting to and from the airport

Once you have arrived at the airport, getting to the city centre could not be easier. The airport is only a 15-minute ride to the city centre by bus or taxi, and by train, it is only 7 minutes to the city’s railway station.

Getting to the city centre by bus

There is a direct bus from Vilnius city to Vilnius Airport. A single ticket costs €1 and can be purchased on board using a credit or debit card. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre.

No. 3G – Airport–Center–Fabijoniškės No. 1 – Airport– Vikingai St.–Station No. 2 – Airport– Vikingai–Liepkalnio St.–Station No. 88 – Airport–Center–Europa square No. 88N* – Airport–Center–Europa square

*88 bus runs at night from 22:30 to 05:30. Bus times are available at bus stops or on the website www.stops.lt

Getting to the city centre by train

The special "Vilnius-Airport" train runs regularly from Vilnius railway station to the airport and back. Trains run 16 times per day, and the journey takes 7 minutes. A single ticket costs €0.70 and can be purchased online, on the train or at the railway station.

The schedules can be found at www.ltglink.lt.

Getting to the Venue

The Forum venue is located in the historic centre of Vilnius, close to the Old Town, Universiteto g. 9, Vilnius, 01122. The Old Town area is very walkable, and most hotels recommended for participants are within short walking distance of the university.

Weather

Vilnius has a continental climate with warm summers. In August, average daytime temperatures are typically 20–24°C with cooler evenings around 13–15°C. The weather can vary, so it is advisable to bring light layers and a small umbrella.

Currency & Payments

Currency: Euro (€). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted (Visa, Mastercard, contactless payments). ATMs are widely available across the city. Tipping is optional but appreciated (typically 5–10% in restaurants).

Useful Apps

To make your stay easier, the following apps are widely used in Vilnius:

Trafi – route planning for buses and trolleybuses
Bolt – taxis, scooters, and car sharing
Uber – an alternative taxi service
Google Maps – reliable for walking and transit directions

Mobile Connectivity

Vilnius offers excellent mobile connectivity:

  • 4G and 5G networks are widely available throughout the city.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available in many hotels, cafés, and public areas.
  • SIM cards can be purchased at the airport, supermarkets, and telecom shops.

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Sustainable Travel Ideas for the EAIR Cork Forum

Travelling from Europe

Visitors from Europe can travel via Eurostar from Paris to London and from there by train to Wales and by boat to Dublin. Travellers can then take the train or bus to Cork. Alternatively, there is a daily boat connection from Roscoff or Calais (in Northern France) directly to Ringaskiddy, Cork.  

Link for Direct Ferries: https://www.directferries.ie/

Travelling from the UK

There are ways to travel to and from Ireland without flying, as there are train and bus services that link with ferry services across the Irish Sea which connect several ports in England, Wales and Scotland with Irish ferry ports of Rosslare, Dublin or Belfast with ongoing travel by car, bus or train. 

Cross County Rail Services

Where taking a flight is necessary, attendees are encouraged to consider direct flights to Ireland (Cork, Dublin) airports and to use cross country rail services where a direct flight to Cork is not possible.

Link for Irish rail: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Travel options in Cork

Cork is a city where active travel options are both available and encouraged – walking and cycling.  Visitors to Cork City can get a 3 day TFI bike subscription.

Link to TFI Bike Subscription: https://www.bikeshare.ie/pricing-and-subscriptions.html

All accommodation options and EAIR Forum venues in Cork can be accessed easily by foot. 

Offsetting Travel Emissions

Forum attendees are invited to offset the unfavourable impact of air travel by combining attendance at the Cork forum with other meetings in Ireland, the UK and Europe. 

Forum attendees who wish to consider sustainable travel options may also wish to combine their attendance at the Cork EAIR Forum with their annual holiday and by so doing minimise the number of air flights taken in 2024.