A new name uniting it all

Vilnius TechFusion represents the Lithuanian capital’s business ecosystem, which is largely tech-oriented and driven by innovation.

Vilnius TechFusion brings companies working in the Biotechnology, Lasers, ICT and Fintech sectors together. You know what they say, “the greatest things are fusions!”

Did you know that Vilnius is the capital of wolficorns?

Wolficorn is a special award the City of Vilnius gives to unicorns (companies with USD 1 billion market cap) operating within the capital’s ecosystem. A trophy depicting a half-wolf/halfunicorn creature – the symbols of Vilnius and successful start-ups – is awarded to companies that join the exclusive unicorn club.

It’s worth mentioning that the country’s fastestgrowing company – Kilo Health and the most valuable company in the Baltic region – Thermo Fisher – also proudly call Vilnius home.

Lithuanian start-ups are constantly looking for new talents! Make sure to check out the Work in Lithuania and Unicorns.lt databases to find the latest jobs in the start-up scene.

Accessibility

You’ve probably heard it a million times from anyone who talks about their city – that it’s the heart or centre of Europe? Well, we literally are! Europe’s geographical centre is in Lithuania, and it’s easy to get to! Fly, swim, take a bus or train, or even walk to Vilnius!

Flights

Vilnius Airport is the biggest in Lithuania, located just 7 km from Vilnius city centre. It’s so close to the city centre that if you forget your passport at home, you can return to get it and still make your flight!

How can you get here?

Find the full map for Vilnius Airport flights: www.vilnius-airport.lt

Trains and buses inside Lithuania

Lithuania has a well-developed train and bus route system, so once travelling inside the country, you can reach any town by public bus or a train!

Also, cities like Warsaw, Berlin, Munich, Riga, Tallin, Prague and many others can be reached by bus, straight from the Vilnius Bus station!

You can’t get a ticket at the service counter 10 minutes prior to a bus departure. And once on the bus, you can only pay cash for a ticket!

Alternative means of transportation Electric scooters

The scooter culture in Vilnius is well-developed and locals have quickly learned how to ride them safely. There’s even the Bible of a Real Vilnius Scooterer, which contains ten important rules about scooters. Unfortunately, it’s in Lithuanian only – apparently locals consider foreigners to be very kind drivers! But that’s just a guess!

Nowadays, there’s no need to buy your own scooter, as both Citybee and Bolt offer the opportunity to share them using their mobile apps.

Car Sharing

Love driving but love being eco-friendly too? Well, in Vilnius there’s the Citybee and Spark apps that lets you be both. Citybee and Spark are car sharing apps designed to give you maximum convenience while having a minimum impact on the environment. All you need to do is download the app and it’ll tell you where to go to pick up a car. Then you just drive and leave it at your destination (and it serves markets beyond Lithuania – check out the map right here: Citybee – simple as that. Don’t worry about payments either – the app will automatically charge your card.

And if you like the finer things in life, you’ll discover that Citybee has a lot of cool car models to choose from. Meanwhile, Spark only offers electric cars, so with them your conscience is always clear.

Love the environment? We love you!

Thank you for keeping Vilnius’ air clean by choosing public transportation.

Here are your options: Normal bus or trolleybus, which is nothing more than a bus with a moustache!

Take it from us – one of the first things you need to do when you get to Vilnius is install the Trafi app on your phone.

Trafi is the main public transport platform and more. This all-in-one app will give you live traffic and public transport updates and info, helping you choose the fastest way to your destination every time. From public transport, car and bike sharing, to taxis, Trafi covers everything. And of course, you can even use it to buy public transport tickets!

It’s like a personal little smartphone transport guide. And even better, it’s the brainchild of Lithuanian IT stars and was the official transportation app of the Rio Olympics.

Visit trafi.com

And here are the prices: judu.lt

Affordable and comfortable!

Forget Google Maps, the Trafi app will show you the best and fastest routes to get from point A to B in Vilnius.

Five saved minutes can mean a great deal if you’re late for an appointment! You’re welcome!

Cycling

Rent-ride-return – that’s the philosophy behind the CycloCity Vilnius Bike Sharing programme! Plus, you can burn some calories, just by getting around town.

Taxi

For those who prefer the convenience of a cab, Vilnius has a lot of dependable and reasonably priced taxi options. From the global giant to local providers like Bolt and E-taxi find a number of apps that you can use to hail a cab 24/7.

• Bolt

• Uber

• eTaksi

• A2B

• Jazz Express

• Taxi.lt

• eTransport Forus

Arriving with or getting your own car?

This next part is for you!

First, visit this website, where we skip straight to the good part – the main traffic regulations!

Insurance

All vehicles in Lithuania must be insured by a national insurance company. Prices are relatively affordable and are calculated depending on your age, driving experience, age of the vehicle and several other factors.

Car insurance providers:

• Gjensidige (gjensidige.lt)

• Ergo (ergo.lt)

• Lietuvos Draudimas (ld.lt)

• Compensa (compensa.lt)

• BTA Draudimas (bta.lt)

• If (if.lt)

Parking

Like all other EU capitals, you’ll find that you need to pay to park in the central areas of the city. Prices are generally reasonable and there’s yet another easy-to-use app that lets you pay for parking without having to worry about messing around with parking meters.

The city is divided into four colour-coded zones:

• Green zones cost EUR 0.30/hour (Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)

• Yellow zones cost EUR 0.60/hour (Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon-Sun 8 a.m.-8 p.m.)

• Red zones cost EUR 1.5/hour (Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m.)

• Blue zones cost EUR 2.5/hour (Mon-Sun 8 a.m.-12 a.m.)

Private parking solutions are provided by Unipark The company has developed parking project all over Lithuania’s capital and offers great and comfortable parking deals. Usually, you can find their spots by big malls, airports, etc.

Park & Ride

There are four specially designated car parks throughout the city where you can leave your car. Once there, for a small EUR 0.50 fee, you’ll be able to leave your car and use public transport for the day. It’s a fantastic scheme designed to reduce traffic in the city, and you can even use it with the Citybee app.

You can find Park & Ride car park locations here

Paying for parking:

To stay on the move with your car is convenient in Vilnius, and you can pay for parking with one of these apps:

• m.Parking

• Unipark

• ADCparking

Parking near home?

Register your car to your apartment and get a fixed small price for annual parking in the area!

Registering a car?

New driver in the city? Check out this article made just for you.