Travel to and in Vilnius

By air
Vilnius is easily accessible via Vilnius International Airport (VNO), which offers direct connections to many major European cities. The airport is located only 6 km from the city centre and can be reached in 15–20 minutes by car or approximately 20 minutes by public transport.

From Vilnius International Airport (VNO) tp city centre

  • By public transport: Bus routes 3G (express) and 88 connect the airport with the city centre in approximately 20 minutes. A night bus (88N) also operates during night-time hours.

  • By train: Direct trains operate between Vilnius Airport Railway Station and Vilnius Central Railway Station. Journey time is approximately 8 minutes.

  • By taxi or ride-sharing: Bolt, Uber, and taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • By car: The airport is connected to the city via Dariaus ir Girėno Street and Liepkalnio Street, with the city centre reachable in around 15 minutes.

By train
Vilnius is well connected by rail with Lithuania's major cities, including Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys. International train services also connect Vilnius with Warsaw (Poland) and Riga (Latvia), making rail travel a convenient option for participants travelling within the Baltic region and Central Europe.

By bus
Vilnius Bus Station is located next to the Central Railway Station, only a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Numerous international coach services, including Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines and Eurolines, provide direct connections between Vilnius and many cities across the Baltic States, Poland, Germany, and other European countries.

Getting around Vilnius
Vilnius is a compact and highly walkable city, with most major attractions and the University's central campus located within walking distance of each other. The city has an extensive public transport network of buses and trolleybuses, and visitors are encouraged to use the Trafi mobile app to plan journeys and purchase tickets. Bolt, Uber, taxis, bicycle, and scooter-sharing services are also widely available.

EERSS 2027 Dates

Applications
10 November 2026 - 15 January 2027
Information on acceptance
1 March 2027
Registration/Payment
1 - 31 March 2027
Summer School
28 June – 2 July 2027

Contact

Academic questions:
Dr. Karolina Levanaitė
Vilnius University
karolina.levanaite(at)fsf.vu.lt

Organisational questions:
Doretta Dow
EERA Office
dow(at)eera.eu