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I have looked at the Vilnius website regarding public transportation, not much there in the way of help. I need to go from the airport to the following hotel Martialis Viesbuttis Hotel, located at Bistrycios Str. 13. Directions by public bus from the airport would be greatly appreicated. Thanks.
Found in the airport FAQ - http://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/faq/index.php?SID=147&EID=4086
K. How to reach Vilnius airport from Vilnius city centre?
A. For your comfort there are many taxi cabs by the Arrivals. For those who want to save money, a wide range of shuttle minibuses is being offered (the fare is 4 Lt). The cheapest way to reach the city is traveling by bus (No.1 or No.2). The bus No.1 goes to the train/bus station and the bus No.2 goes to the city centre (the fare is 1.80 Lt when buying at the newsstand and while buying directly from the driver it is 2.50 Lt).
There is special train between the Railway Station and the Airport. Located close to the passenger terminal, a train stop have staircase and elevator for passengers, lighting as well as a video supervision system for security of passengers. The needs of disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility have also been considered. Sheltered pedestrian path leading to the Airport lightened during dark period of a day. The travel fee is 2.50 Lt.
After I posted my question I also found what you posted to me above. Thanks.
Hi,
You have two possibilities to reach railway station ("Stotis") from airport ("Oro uostas")
- bus No 2, schedule is here:
http://www.marsrutai.info/vilnius/?a=p.frameset&direction_id=21026&stop_id=5188&t=xhtml&l=en
-using above mentioned train, schedule is here:
http://www.litrail.lt, go to route search - local routes, select "oro uostas" and "stotis" as departure and arrival stations.
Bus stops right in front (slightly to the left) from arrivals hall. Train stop is in some distance from the the building - you have to pass the parking - look for the signs pointing to the stop.
From railway station take trolleybus No 2 (these are quite frequent). You need to go to the stop "Silo stotele" (pronounced Shilo) - it is 11th stop. At that point you are on the corner of Antakalnio and Silo streets. Then you have to walk (around 800-900 m slightly to the hill) to the hotel. Just print the street map from google maps and you will easily get there.
r13, thank you so much, you have answered my question in detail,it is greatly appreciated.
CORRECTION!!!
Somehow I gave wrong number of the bus from the airport - correct is No 1!
No problem, will take the train from the airport, seems more practical and perhpas a little quicker.
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