Editing Vilnius (section)

== Getting in & around ==

=== Transportation to/from Vilnius ===

Choose the best way to get to Vilnius city:

* If you are coming by '''plane''' to [http://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/ Vilnius international airport] you can take
a train to the central railway station (it only takes 7 minutes to get there, it goes twice an hour and costs less
than EUR 1) or take a bus Nr.1 going to the bus station or bus Nr. 2 going to the center of the city. There are
lockers in the railway station if you need to leave your luggage before heading to the city, it is very close to
the bus station (just across the street) and they both are close to the Old town even if you are going on foot (but
note that almost every trolleybus goes to the city center). You can always take a taxi, but it if you catch the ones
standing in front of the airport, they will charge you much more than you would if you call one. The journey should
cost you about EUR 7.

If you are landing in [http://www.kaunasair.lt/index.php?lang=en&page=express Kaunas airport], there is a bus going
to Vilnius (the bus schedule is in accordance with operating flights).

* [http://www.litrail.lt/wps/portal Lithuanian railways] - for those who are travelling by '''train'''. Note that
unfortunatelly ''Interrail'', ''Eurorail'' and similar tickets are not valid in Lithuania :(

* [http://www.autobusustotis.lt/en Vilnius bus station website] might be useful if you are travelling by '''bus'''.
[http://www.eurolines.ee/en/node Eurolines] coach company offers probably the cheapest and the most popular
international bus routes in the Baltics and the rest of Europe.

* '''Hitch-hiking''' is pretty popular way to travel in Lithuania as well as to the other countries and is safe
enough as long as you are staying rational yourself. [http://www.autostop.lt/main.php Hitch-hiking Club's] members
can help you a lot with tips on the best hitch-hiking-routes both in Lithuania and to nearby countries, what are the
best spots to hitch-hike etc. so definitely check out the website if you choose to travele this way.

* It is also possible to take a '''ferry''' to Klaipeda and then come to Vilnius by bus, car or train. Check out the
website of [http://www.portofklaipeda.lt/en.php/port_of_klaipda/cruising/ferry_lines/437 Klaipeda seaport] for the
ferry lines.

=== Transportation in Vilnius ===

A good thing about Vilnius is that it's small enough for you to easily get around on foot, by bike or by public
transport.

* If you are staying in the Old town, the best way to explore it is on foot. Most sights are within the walking
distance and don't be afraid to get lost, as it is the best way to discover the wonders of the city ;)

* [http://www.vilniustransport.lt/en.php/ Public transport] is neither the worse nor the best: there are quite
enough of buses and trolleybuses during the day, but they stop at 11:30 P.M. and there are no more night buses
available :( You can buy a ticket either in a kiosk (LTL 2) or from the driver (LTL 2.5) There are also tickets
valid for 1 day (LTL 13), 3 days (LTL 23) or 10 days (LTL 46), but see if it's worth it. [http://www.marsrutai.lt/
vilnius/?a=p.routes&transport_id=bus&t=xhtml&l=en Traffic schedules and route planning]might be handy as well. Note
that the public transport starts running at 5:30 AM and stops around 11:30 PM, so if you happen to fall in this gap,
choose taxi, walking, friends car or killing a night in a club ;)

* Taxi...uh, if you need to get a cab, there are two things you should bear in mind: 
1)it is way cheaper to call a cab than to catch one on the street and 
2)most likely they will try to rip you off anyway, so ask some local how
much your journey should cost in advance (the rate varies from LTL 2.2 to LTL 4 per km). You may try calling one of
those [http://www.taksi.lt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=63 taxi companies]

* Bike can also be an option so if you or your host doesn't have one, you can try to rent. Some places hiring bikes
in the city center are [http://www.dviratis.lt/index.php?page=catalogue&cat=nuoma&view=45 Velo-City] (Bernadinų St.
10, in front of St. Anns Church) or [http://www.kelrodis.lt Kelrodis](T.Ševčenkos g. 15/14).

* If you're coming by car, well, be careful :) but if you wish to rent a car, you can do it in the centre of the
city as well as at the airport. Note that you will be asked for your identification card and a valid international
credit card. Check out the list of [http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/topic.php?tid=62&sid=76&aid=461 car rental
companies]