How to travel from Lyon to Vilnius, Lithuania

The distance between Lyon and Vilnius is around 1,833km (1,139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Vilnius by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Vilnius (VNO).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated byAir France+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni and then to Vilnius Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Kaunas bus station then take the train to Vilnius.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Vilnius.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Distance2,201km (1,368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Vilnius

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Vilnius by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Lyon and Vilnius is around 1,833km (1,139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,751km (1,088 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lyon and Vilnius by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Vilnius is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Vilnius. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

FlixBus, Lux Express and Toks run regular bus services between Lyon and Vilnius. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Vilnius. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Vilnius (VNO) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Vilnius. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Vilnius typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Vilnius (VNO).

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 Lyon and Vilnius. The distance is around 2,201km (1,368 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Vilnius is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

How do I get from Lyon to Vilnius

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Vilnius

Transport options from Lyon to Vilnius
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
€245($245)
every 20 mins2,111km (1,312 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€365($365)
every 3 hours1,833km (1,139 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
€125($125)
twice daily2,396km (1,489 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
€305($305)
once daily2,364km (1,469 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, bus1 day 9h
€240($240)
twice a week2,456km (1,526 miles)
Train to Geneve, bus1 day 16h
€120($120)
4 times a week2,650km (1,647 miles)
Drive
20h 15m
€395($395)
on demand2,201km (1,368 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