How to travel from Prague to Vilnius, Lithuania

The distance between Prague and Vilnius is around 1,108km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prague to Vilnius by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava then Kaunas and then to Vilnius.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Vilnius.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Ecolines

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Drive

Drive to Vilnius.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Distance1,108km (689 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Vilnius

There are several options for getting from Prague to Vilnius by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Prague and Vilnius is around 1,108km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)

It takes around 18h 35m to get from Prague and Vilnius by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Vilnius is to drive which takes around 11h 60m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Vilnius. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava, Marijampole and Kaunas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Czech Railways, PKP Intercity and Lithuanian Railways (LG) run train services between Prague and Vilnius. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Vilnius. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Vilnius with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 18h 35m.

Ecolines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Vilnius. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Vilnius. We recommend that you take the bus to Vilnius. instead which will take 18h 35m.

The closest major airport to Vilnius is Vilnius Airport (VNO) (VNO) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Vilnius. Kaunas Airport (KUN) (KUN) and Palanga International Airport (PLQ) (PLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Vilnius. The distance is around 1,108km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Vilnius is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Prague to Vilnius

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Vilnius

Transport options from Prague to Vilnius
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16h 45m
€95($95)
once daily1,297km (806 miles)
Bus
18h 35m
€65($65)
twice daily1,187km (738 miles)
Drive
11h 60m
€195($195)
on demand1,108km (689 miles)

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Airports near Vilnius

The following major airports near Vilnius offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.

VNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Vilnius
KUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Vilnius
PLQ
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
International Airport
Distance
300km (187 miles) from Vilnius