Arriving from Vilnius Bus Station/Vilnius Railway Station

1. To get to the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), take the trolleybus No. 2 from the bus stop ‘Stotis’, which is located in front of the bus/train station. The ride takes approximately 25–35 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Get off at the bus stop ‘Saulėtekis’. This stop is located right next to the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC). Alternatively, you can check real-time routes and possible faster connections using public transport apps (see below).

Arriving from Vilnius Airport

• If you are arriving from Vilnius Airport, you can choose one of the following routes: Take the bus No. 3G from the bus stop ‘Oro uostas’, located just outside the airport terminal. Get off at the stop ‘Žaliasis tiltas’, then transfer to trolleybus No. 10 (or another route towards Saulėtekis). Get off at ‘Saulėtekis’. From there, it is a 2-minute walk to FTMC. Alternatively, take a train from the airport train station to Vilnius Railway Station and follow the instructions above (“Arriving from Vilnius Bus Station / Vilnius Railway Station”).

Timetables and tickets

Buses and trolleybuses

Public transport timetables and routes are most conveniently accessed via mobile apps such as Trafi or m.Ticket (available on App Store and Google Play). These apps provide real-time schedules, route planning, and ticket purchase options. You can purchase tickets in the following ways:

• Contactless payment (recommended): You can pay directly on board by tapping your contactless bank card or smartphone on the yellow card reader. This automatically purchases a 60-minute ticket.
• Mobile apps: 30-minute, 60-minute, and multi-day tickets are available.
• Transport card: The Vilniečio kortelė can still be purchased at kiosks (‘Narvesen’, ‘Lietuvos spauda’), shopping centers, or customer service points.

Ticket prices (approximate, 2026):

• 30-minute ticket: ~1.00 EUR
• 60-minute ticket: ~1.50 EUR

Tickets are time-based and allow transfers within the selected time period. Reduced fares apply for eligible students (with valid ISIC).

Train

Train tickets and schedules are available via Lietuvos geležinkeliai (LTG Link) website or mobile app.

Train tickets can be bought online here.

Train schedules and routes can be found here.

Accommodation suggestions

• Open Readings does not provide accommodation for participants, so it is up to them to arrange it individually. We recommend using platforms such as Booking.com to find suitable options. Suggested accommodation in Vilnius (approximate prices, 2026):

  Hotel Panorama (Sodų st. 14, Vilnius):

  • Single room: ~70–90 €/night;
  • Double or twin room: ~90–110 €/night;

  Stay Express Hotel (Vingrių st. 14, Vilnius):

  • Single room: ~60–80 €/night;
  • Double room: ~70–90 €/night;

  City Hotels Rūdninkai (Rūdninkų st. 15/46, Vilnius):

  • Single room: ~90–120 €/night;
  • Double or twin room: ~100–140 €/night;

  Best Western Vilnius (Konstitucijos pr. 14, Vilnius):

  • Single room: ~80–100 €/night;
  • Double room: ~100–130 €/night;