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Student transport cards, city travel, intercity buses and trains, and cycling.

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Student public transport (Vilnius & Kaunas)

How the student discount public transport in Lithuania works: 80% off city tickets in Vilnius and Kaunas, which card you need (LSP vs ISIC), prices and apps.

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LSP vs ISIC student card

LSP vs ISIC in Lithuania compared: the LSP is your official student ID for transport discounts and the library; ISIC is an international discount card. Here's which one international and Erasmus students actually need.

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Vilnius airport to the city centre

How to get from Vilnius Airport to the city centre by train, bus, taxi or Bolt — fares, journey times and the cheapest option for international students.

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How to buy a bus ticket in Vilnius

Three ways to buy a Vilnius bus or trolleybus ticket: the m.Ticket app, a Vilniečio (JUDU) card, or tapping your bank card on board. Plus the student discount.

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Intercity buses & trains

How to travel between Lithuanian cities by bus and train as an international student — Vilnius to Kaunas and beyond, where to buy tickets, and how to get the student discount.

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Bolt vs public transport

A practical comparison of Bolt and Vilnius public transport for international students: real costs, when each makes sense, the 80% student discount, and how to pay.

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Cycling & bike rental in Vilnius

How to rent a bike in Vilnius with Cyclocity, where to ride, the rules you must follow, and the best routes — for international students getting around on two wheels.

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Can you drive on your foreign licence? Exchange rules

When your foreign driving licence stops being valid in Lithuania, the ~185-day residency trigger, and how EU/EEA vs non-EU exchange at Regitra works.

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