arrival and accommodation - ktu
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ARRIVING BY PLANE
Participants may fly to and from Kaunas and Vilnius airports.
Traveling to and from Kaunas airport (in Lithuanian – Kauno oro uostas)
Bus No. 29 connects Kaunas International Airport with the city centre. The journey takes about 45 minutes with the bus timetable being coordinated with flight schedules. A taxi service is available for those who need a speedier transfer. The taxi can be hailed on the streets, called by phone or using mobile App. The average price for one kilometer by taxi is 0,70 EUR or you can use Taxify in Kaunas. Wherever you are in the beautiful city of Kaunas, from Defensive medieval Kaunas Castle to Town Hall Square at the heart of the Old Town Kaunas, Taxify is just a tap of a button away.
Traveling to and from Vilnius airport (in Lithuanian – Vilniaus oro uostas).From Vilnius Airport there are frequent train and bus connections to Kaunas (please also see below arriving by train and arriving by bus).The journey takes about 1-1,5 hours.
There are several ways to get from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Kaunas: by bus, train or car. Vilnius Airport is located approximately 100 km from Kaunas and it takes approx. 1 hour to travel by car. By intercity bus or train it takes 1-1,5 hour at a price of 6-10 euros.
Bus tickets and schedule: https://www.autobusubilietai.lt
Train tickets: http://www.litrail.lt/en/home
You can reach bus and train stations in Vilnius from the airport by taxi at a cost of 4-5 eur (see the route here) or by bus No. 1 (the stop is located in front of the airport arrivals hall) for €1 (see the route here).
ARRIVING BY BUS
Local and international bus transfers are provided by Kautra, Eurolines, Ecolines and TOKS. https://www.autobusubilietai.lt
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Kaunas can be reached easily by train from both Lithuanian and international cities. The railway station is in a convenient location as it takes barely 15 minutes on foot to reach the central city street Liberty Avenue (Laisvės Alėja). For the arriving by train from Vilnius and Vilnius airport, you can purchase train tickets online.
KAUNAS PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses, trolleybuses and minibuses. There are two types of tickets: A single use paper ticket and E-ticket (periodic for 3, 7, 30 or 92 days). Trolleybuses and buses run from 4:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Payments for Kaunas city public transport are made with the help of non-contact electronic ticket (CARD) system. You may transfer different sums of money from your e-purse onto the CARD and/or pay for certain kinds of e-ticket (of 3, 7, 30 and 92 days) periodically. You may buy the CARD at the newspaper stands or in the places marked by the special sign “Kauno Viešasis Transportas” (KVT) (Kaunas Public Transport). You must always have your card when getting on the means of transport.
The tickets purchased from the driver do not have to be validated by a ticket puncher. Passengers must get on the bus through the front door and validate e-tickets or buy a single-use ticket from the driver. If there is a possibility, you should get off the bus through the back/middle door. You may check Kaunas public transport routes and schedules here.
ARRIVAL AND ACCOMMODATION
IASIA-KTU conferenceCORRUPTION, ETHICS AND CULTURE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
24-25 April 2019, Kaunas, Lithuania
Also available on: https://iasiaconference.ktu.edu/#Accommodation
ARRIVING BY PLANE
Participants may fly to and from Kaunas and Vilnius airports.
Traveling to and from Kaunas airport (in Lithuanian – Kauno oro uostas)
Bus No. 29 connects Kaunas International Airport with the city centre. The journey takes about 45 minutes with the bus timetable being coordinated with flight schedules. A taxi service is available for those who need a speedier transfer. The taxi can be hailed on the streets, called by phone or using mobile App. The average price for one kilometer by taxi is 0,70 EUR or you can use Taxify in Kaunas. Wherever you are in the beautiful city of Kaunas, from Defensive medieval Kaunas Castle to Town Hall Square at the heart of the Old Town Kaunas, Taxify is just a tap of a button away.
Traveling to and from Vilnius airport (in Lithuanian – Vilniaus oro uostas).From Vilnius Airport there are frequent train and bus connections to Kaunas (please also see below arriving by train and arriving by bus).The journey takes about 1-1,5 hours.
There are several ways to get from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Kaunas: by bus, train or car. Vilnius Airport is located approximately 100 km from Kaunas and it takes approx. 1 hour to travel by car. By intercity bus or train it takes 1-1,5 hour at a price of 6-10 euros.
Bus tickets and schedule: https://www.autobusubilietai.lt
Train tickets: http://www.litrail.lt/en/home
You can reach bus and train stations in Vilnius from the airport by taxi at a cost of 4-5 eur (see the route here) or by bus No. 1 (the stop is located in front of the airport arrivals hall) for €1 (see the route here).
ARRIVING BY BUS
Local and international bus transfers are provided by Kautra, Eurolines, Ecolines and TOKS. https://www.autobusubilietai.lt
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Kaunas can be reached easily by train from both Lithuanian and international cities. The railway station is in a convenient location as it takes barely 15 minutes on foot to reach the central city street Liberty Avenue (Laisvės Alėja). For the arriving by train from Vilnius and Vilnius airport, you can purchase train tickets online.
KAUNAS PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses, trolleybuses and minibuses. There are two types of tickets: A single use paper ticket and E-ticket (periodic for 3, 7, 30 or 92 days). Trolleybuses and buses run from 4:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Payments for Kaunas city public transport are made with the help of non-contact electronic ticket (CARD) system. You may transfer different sums of money from your e-purse onto the CARD and/or pay for certain kinds of e-ticket (of 3, 7, 30 and 92 days) periodically. You may buy the CARD at the newspaper stands or in the places marked by the special sign “Kauno Viešasis Transportas” (KVT) (Kaunas Public Transport). You must always have your card when getting on the means of transport.
The tickets purchased from the driver do not have to be validated by a ticket puncher. Passengers must get on the bus through the front door and validate e-tickets or buy a single-use ticket from the driver. If there is a possibility, you should get off the bus through the back/middle door. You may check Kaunas public transport routes and schedules here.
Hotels recommended by organizers
**** Hotel EUROPA ROYALE KaunasMisko str. 11,LT-44321 Kaunas, Lithuaniawww.GroupEuropa.com
For reservation at Special Conference Rate please contact the manager:[email protected] with a note “IASIA-KTU conference”
Special rates (tax incl.) for the Conference participants:Service Price, EUR/per nightStandard single room for one person 55,00 €Standard room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 65,00 €Business class room for one person 75,00 €Business class room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 85,00 €
* price doesn’t include Hot-buffet breakfast, PVM
** Not included: Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.
Europa Royale Kaunas is a luxurous hotel located in the city centre at a walkable distance to the conference venue (up to 10 min to walk).
****Hotel KAUNAS
Laisves av. 79, Kaunas, LT-44297, [email protected]
For Reservation at Special Conference Rate please contact the manager:[email protected] with a note “IASIA-KTU Conference 2019”
Special rates (tax incl.) for the Conference participants:Service Price, EUR/per nightStandard single room for one person 54,00 € + Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.Standard room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 58,00 €€ + Kaunas city tax 2 EUR / for two persons.Delux class room for one person 58,00 € + Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.Delux class room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 64,00 € + Kaunas city tax 2 EUR / for two persons.
Hotel Kaunas is located in the heart of the city at a walkable distance to the conference venue ( approx. 10 min. to walk).
***Hotel KAUNAS CITYLaisves av. 90, [email protected]+370 37 220 220Additional information may be found on the official page:www.kaunascityhotel.com
Hotel Kaunas City is an economy class hotel located is in the heart of Kaunas at a walkable distance from conference venue (uo to 15 min. to walk)Room prices at the hotel may vary depending on availability, please consult official hotel website for booking rates during your stay in Kaunas.
****BEST WESTERN Santaka Hotel Kaunas
Gruodžio g. 21, LT–44293 Kaunas, LithuaniaPhone: +370 37 302702, 302701Fax: +370 37 302700E-mail: [email protected]
Additional information may be found on the official page:
http://santakahotel.eu/EN/Best-Western-in-Lithuania/Kaunas/Hotel/About-hotel
The hotel is located in historical downtown within walking distance conference venue ( approx. 20 min.)
***IBIS KAUNAS Centre Hotel
Vytauto av. 28, LT-44328 Kaunas, LietuvaPhone: (+370)37/265600Fax: (+370)37/265666Email: [email protected] information may be found on the official page:
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8622-ibis-kaunas-centre/index.shtml
The IBIS Kaunas Centre hotel is located in the centre of Kaunas, close to railway and bus stations, 2-3 bus tops away from conference venue or walk approx. 25 min
Hotels recommended by organizers
**** Hotel EUROPA ROYALE KaunasMisko str. 11,LT-44321 Kaunas, Lithuaniawww.GroupEuropa.com
For reservation at Special Conference Rate please contact the manager:[email protected] with a note “IASIA-KTU conference”
Special rates (tax incl.) for the Conference participants:Service Price, EUR/per nightStandard single room for one person 55,00 €Standard room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 65,00 €Business class room for one person 75,00 €Business class room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 85,00 €
* price doesn’t include Hot-buffet breakfast, PVM
** Not included: Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.
Europa Royale Kaunas is a luxurous hotel located in the city centre at a walkable distance to the conference venue (up to 10 min to walk).
****Hotel KAUNAS
Laisves av. 79, Kaunas, LT-44297, [email protected]
For Reservation at Special Conference Rate please contact the manager:[email protected] with a note “IASIA-KTU Conference 2019”
Special rates (tax incl.) for the Conference participants:Service Price, EUR/per nightStandard single room for one person 54,00 € + Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.Standard room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 58,00 €€ + Kaunas city tax 2 EUR / for two persons.Delux class room for one person 58,00 € + Kaunas city tax 1 EUR / person.Delux class room for two persons (double bed, or two separate beds) 64,00 € + Kaunas city tax 2 EUR / for two persons.
Hotel Kaunas is located in the heart of the city at a walkable distance to the conference venue ( approx. 10 min. to walk).
***Hotel KAUNAS CITYLaisves av. 90, [email protected]+370 37 220 220Additional information may be found on the official page:www.kaunascityhotel.com
Hotel Kaunas City is an economy class hotel located is in the heart of Kaunas at a walkable distance from conference venue (uo to 15 min. to walk)Room prices at the hotel may vary depending on availability, please consult official hotel website for booking rates during your stay in Kaunas.
****BEST WESTERN Santaka Hotel Kaunas
Gruodžio g. 21, LT–44293 Kaunas, LithuaniaPhone: +370 37 302702, 302701Fax: +370 37 302700E-mail: [email protected]
Additional information may be found on the official page:
http://santakahotel.eu/EN/Best-Western-in-Lithuania/Kaunas/Hotel/About-hotel
The hotel is located in historical downtown within walking distance conference venue ( approx. 20 min.)
***IBIS KAUNAS Centre Hotel
Vytauto av. 28, LT-44328 Kaunas, LietuvaPhone: (+370)37/265600Fax: (+370)37/265666Email: [email protected] information may be found on the official page:
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8622-ibis-kaunas-centre/index.shtml
The IBIS Kaunas Centre hotel is located in the centre of Kaunas, close to railway and bus stations, 2-3 bus tops away from conference venue or walk approx. 25 min