How to get to VU and get around the study city
Are you studying at Vilnius University in the capital, Kaunas, or Šiauliai? Find out how to get around in these cities conveniently. Choose the most suitable mode of transport, be on time everywhere, and get to your lectures without any worries!
Arrival in Lithuania
You can reach Lithuania by plane, train or bus. Vilnius and Kaunas have international airports. The closest airports to Šiauliai are in Riga (Latvia), Palanga, Kaunas and Vilnius.
You can travel in Lithuania by bus or by train – check the schedules and buy your tickets by following the provided links. Please note that in order to use your student discount, you need to have your Student ID – LSIC (LSP); otherwise, you might not be able to get a discount before obtaining it after arrival in Lithuania.
The discount for intercity bus or train journeys is 50% for full-time students with LSIC (LSP).
Public transport
We encourage you to use public transport to get around the city. To help you navigate Vilnius, Kaunas, or Šiauliai, use the Trafi mobile app (Google Play | App Store). It provides real-time public transport tracking and route planning. The app also makes it easy to buy and store your tickets, and it works across all major cities in Lithuania.
Vilnius public transport
Contactless payment
You can purchase a one-time 90-minute ticket by tapping your bank card on the validator inside the public transport.
Kaunas public transport
Contactless payment
Norint įsigyti vienkartinį bilietą tai bus galima padaryti viešajame transporte prilietus savo mokėjimo kortelę prie komposterio.
Šiauliai public transport
E-ticket card
The e-ticket card can be purchased at the Šiauliai Bus Station and Šarūno g. 2. You can top it up with a certain number of tickets online or at designated locations. Don’t forget to activate your ticket when boarding.
Buying tickets from the driver (cash or bank card)
Buying tickets directly from the driver is also possible, but this option is more expensive than using the e-ticket card or the ŠiauliaiBUS app.
Other transport options
Taxi
Getting a taxi after your arrival in Lithuania might be a great choice. The most convenient way is to download an app – you can get a taxi 24/7!
The most popular taxi apps are Bolt, eTAKSI (Google Play store / App store) and Uber. Please note that while they cover all three cities, it might be useful to have alternatives prepared if you will be studying in Šiauliai, as there may not be convenient offers from drivers. NEOtaxi (app or phone +370 41 454545) and Euro Taxi (phone +370 41 421111) are available.
Car rentals
Need a car for a few hours or a weekend trip? Fancy driving instead of taking a taxi? Car-sharing services are a widely available way to get around without owning a car.
Get an app, upload your drivers’ licence and drive away! You can pay by the minute or even rent the car for a few days. The main options (available in Vilnius and Kaunas) are: CityBee, Bolt Drive and Spark.
Bike and e-scooter rentals
Exploring Vilnius, Kaunas, Šiauliai and other parts of Lithuanian can be even more fun and affordable while using eco-friendly options, such as bikes, e-bikes or e-scooter rentals. Get the app, choose a payment method and find your vehicle in a parking space. Make sure to wear a helmet and follow the traffic rules!
Most popular options:
- Bolt Scooters and e-bikes. Available in Vilnius, Kaunas and Šiauliai. Pay by the minute or get a pass.
- Cyclocity Vilnius (orange bikes). Available in Vilnius. Get a pass (the first 30 minutes are free).
- Moped-Style rentals: RideMe and Rentebike.lt. Rent for a period from one hour to a week.
Parking
VU students are provided with access to parking lots. To obtain a permit, you must fill out a form.
Parking in Vilnius
M. K. Čiurlionio g. 21 / 27, Vilnius
(near Faculty of Medicine)
Saulėtekio al. 9, Vilnius
Nemenčinės al. 3D, Vilnius
(payable two-story GMC parking lot)
Saulėtekio al. 22, Vilnius
(near Business School)