Capital city in Vilnius County, Lithuania

Getting around Vilnius

Updated October 2026Sources

BoltBest app

How to get around Vilnius

The Old Town is walkable. Buses and trolleybuses cover the rest, and Bolt is cheap; the airport sits 5 km from the center.

Ways to get around Vilnius

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Bus and trolleybus	About 1–2 EUR	Pay with a contactless card or the app; 30-day passes are cheap
Bolt / Uber	About 4–7 EUR for 5 km	Cheaper than street taxis
Train to Kaunas or Trakai	About 6–12 EUR to Kaunas	Kaunas 1 h 10–1 h 30; Trakai about 30 min

Ride-hailing apps in Vilnius

A 5 km ride costs about €4–7 ($4.5–7.9).

App	Notes
Bolt	Cheapest and most reliable; local favorite
Uber	Works, with similar fares

Use Bolt or Uber; street taxis often overcharge tourists.

Arriving in Vilnius

Vilnius International (VNO)

Train to the central station, about 1–2 EUR, 7 min; Bolt or taxi about 6–10 EUR, 15 min.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Shared e-scooters in summer; locals mostly walk or cycle.
Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
Onward travel in Lithuania: LTG Link trains run Vilnius–Kaunas–Klaipėda, and buses reach most towns. Coaches and trains connect Riga and Warsaw.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Vilnius?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Vilnius?

The Old Town is walkable. Buses and trolleybuses cover the rest, and Bolt is cheap; the airport sits 5 km from the center.

How do I get from the airport to Vilnius?

Train to the central station, about 1–2 EUR, 7 min; Bolt or taxi about 6–10 EUR, 15 min.

Is Vilnius walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.