Vilnius Airport to City Centre: Train, Express Buses, Night Bus and Taxis

In this guide

The airport is 6 kilometres south of Cathedral Square and 4 kilometres from the Central Railway Station. The options are a 7-minute train to the station, buses 88 and 3G, the night bus 88N, and taxis or Bolt rideshares.

Vilnius Airport terminal hall. Photo: Londo Mollari, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Quick comparison: Airport transport options

Vilnius railway station platforms. Photo: Nenea hartia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. The LTG Link Airport Train (€0.90)

The state railway operator, LTG Link, runs a dedicated rail shuttle service between Vilnius Airport rail stop (Oro uosto geležinkelio stotelė) and Vilnius Central Railway Station (Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis).

Finding the train stop

Exit the arrivals terminal on the ground level and follow the signposts to the train platform. A covered walkway with lifts and luggage ramps leads from the terminal to the railway halt, about 200 metres (a 2- to 3-minute walk).

Fares and tickets

• Fare: The one-way fare is €0.90.
• Where to buy:
  • Online via the ltglink.lt website or the official LTG Link smartphone app.
  • At the touchscreen ticket vending machine located directly on the airport platform.
  • From the train conductor on board using cash or contactless payment card (if the station ticket machine is non-operational).
• Luggage: Standard suitcases and bags travel free of charge.

Pacing and schedule

The train journey takes 7 minutes. Trains depart roughly 16 to 18 times per day, typically at 40- to 60-minute intervals from 06:00 until roughly 21:30. Because trains run on a fixed schedule, check departure times at ltglink.lt before walking to the platform; if the next departure is more than 30 minutes away, hopping on an express bus outside the terminal door will get you into the city faster.

The facade of Vilnius Central Railway Station. Photo: Urseĉjo, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

2. Municipal Buses: 3G, 88, 88N, 1 and 2

The city’s transit agency, JUDU (Vilniaus viešasis transportas), runs several bus lines from the forecourt outside arrivals.

Bus 88: Direct to Vilnius Old Town

If your hotel or apartment is in the Old Town, take Bus 88.

• Route: Airport – Aušros vartai (Gate of Dawn) – Rotušė (Town Hall) – Vokiečių g. – Vinco Kudirkos aikštė – Europa Square (Konstitucijos pr.).
• Journey time: 20 to 25 minutes to Town Hall Square.
• Frequency: Every 20 to 25 minutes from 05:00 to 22:30 daily.
• Advantage: It drops you at the edge of the pedestrian Old Town, avoiding the uphill walk from Central Station.

Bus 88N: night service

For arrivals after 22:30, Bus 88N takes over the route of Bus 88:

• Operating hours: Nightly from 22:30 to 05:30.
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes throughout the night.
• Fare: Exactly the same standard fare as daytime buses (€1.00 for 30 minutes, €1.25 for 60 minutes). No night surcharges apply.

Express Bus 3G: to the modern centre

Bus 3G is an express line (Greitasis autobusas) connecting the airport with Naujamiestis, Lukiškės Square, and northern residential districts.

• Route: Airport – Sparta (Naujamiestis) – Juozo Tumo-Vaižganto (near Gedimino prospektas) – Lukiškės Square – Šeškinė.
• Frequency: Every 6 to 10 minutes during peak hours; every 12 minutes off-peak.
• Journey time: 18 to 22 minutes to central Lukiškės Square.
• Advantage: Buses run often enough that you rarely wait long.

Bus 1 and Bus 2: To Central Station

• Bus 1: Direct connection between Airport and Central Station via Vikingų street (passing IKEA and Nordika shopping centres). Takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
• Bus 2: Connects Airport via Liepkalnis street to Central Station.

How to buy bus tickets from the airport

Buses and trolleybuses are cashless:

1. JUDU or m.Ticket app:
   • Download the app before travelling and activate the ticket before boarding.
   • A 30-minute ticket costs €1.00, a 60-minute ticket €1.25, a 1-day pass €7.50 and a 3-day pass €13.50 (judu.lt).
2. Contactless bank card:
   • Tap against the validator when boarding. One tap buys a full-price 60-minute ticket (€1.25) (judu.lt), and you can transfer between vehicles within it.
3. Vilniečio kortelė (JUDU card):
   • A reusable card that you load with tickets or period passes.

3. Taxis and Rideshares (Bolt)

By road the airport is 12 to 18 minutes from the centre.

Bolt rideshare

Bolt, the Estonian ride-hailing app, works across Lithuania.

• Where to meet: Order your car when you collect your luggage. Pick-up points are outside the upper-level Departures drop-off roadway or in short-term parking lot P2, facing the terminal.
• Journey time: 12 to 18 minutes.
• Advantage: The app shows the price before you book, takes payment by card and tracks the driver.

Airport Rank Taxis

An official taxi rank operates directly outside the ground-floor arrivals exit:

• Important advice: Only board taxis parked in the designated official rank that display licensed tariffs on their passenger windows. Never accept rides from independent drivers soliciting arriving passengers inside the arrivals hall.

4. Private Chauffeur Transfers

A pre-booked private transfer suits families with bulky luggage or late arrivals.

Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer

From €60 for a group of up to 1 · 4.9 stars from 22 reviews · 1 hour · private, air-conditioned vehicle

Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transferad: a private one-way transfer from the airport to a central hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

5. Car Sharing and Rentals

If you plan to head directly on regional excursions towards Trakai Island Castle, Kaunas, or the Hill of Crosses, several car sharing operators maintain fleets parked at the airport terminal:

• CityBee, Spark (100% electric), and Bolt Drive: App-based car clubs allow you to unlock cars parked in lots P2 and P3 using your smartphone, pay by the minute, hour, or day, and leave them in designated zones across Lithuania.
• Traditional rental desks: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, and Enterprise operate customer desks in the public arrivals terminal.
• Old Town: If your hotel is inside the Old Town, leave the car outside it. The lanes are narrow, some are loop-traffic only, and on-street parking is paid and enforced.

Common questions

How far is Vilnius Airport from the city centre?

Vilnius International Airport (VNO) is located just 6 kilometres south of Cathedral Square and roughly 4 kilometres from Vilnius Central Railway Station.

What is the fastest way from Vilnius Airport to the city?

The LTG Link commuter train takes just 7 minutes to travel from the airport rail stop directly to Vilnius Central Railway Station. A one-way ticket costs €0.90.

Which bus goes directly from Vilnius Airport into Vilnius Old Town?

Bus 88 runs directly from the airport terminal through the heart of the Old Town, stopping at Aušros vartai (Gate of Dawn), Rotušė (Town Hall), and Vinco Kudirkos aikštė before continuing to Europa Square. Travel time is 20 to 25 minutes.

Is there a night bus from Vilnius Airport?

Yes. Night bus 88N operates every 30 minutes from 22:30 to 05:30 every night, following the exact same route as Bus 88 through the Old Town and city centre.

How do you pay for bus fares from Vilnius Airport?

A 30-minute ticket costs €1.00 and a 60-minute ticket €1.25. Buy them in the JUDU or m.Ticket app, or tap a contactless bank card on board.