How to travel from Hamburg to Vilnius, Lithuania

The distance between Hamburg and Vilnius is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

👋 Also check out VilniusHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Vilnius (VNO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Air Baltic

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Vilnius Bus Station.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Vilnius.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,287km (799 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Vilnius

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Vilnius by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Hamburg and Vilnius is around 1,020km (634 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Hamburg and Vilnius by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Vilnius is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hamburg and Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Vilnius. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

FlixBus, Arda Tur, Racic Eurobus, Sindbad and Lux Express run regular bus services between Hamburg and Vilnius. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Vilnius. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Vilnius (VNO). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Vilnius with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, LOT and Lufthansa fly between Hamburg and Vilnius. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Vilnius (VNO). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Hamburg to Vilnius typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Vilnius. The distance is around 1,287km (799 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Vilnius is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Hamburg to Vilnius

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Vilnius

Transport options from Hamburg to Vilnius
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€200($200)
every 10 mins1,020km (634 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 20m
€78($78)
twice daily1,440km (895 miles)
Bus via Suwałki1 day 2h
€59($59)
once a week1,375km (854 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
17h 10m
€130($130)
twice daily1,362km (847 miles)
Train to Lübeck Hbf, bus21h 50m
€105($105)
once a week1,420km (883 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
€220($220)
on demand1,287km (799 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