How to travel from Vilnius to Basel, Switzerland
The distance between Vilnius and Basel is around 1,515km (941 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Vilnius to Basel 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 Basel → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costCHF 405($410)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Białystok dworzec autobusowy and then to Basel.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 85($86)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Suwalki Central Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Wschodnia then Berlin Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf.
- Duration20h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costCHF 260($260)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Basel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Basel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 85 ($86) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 405 ($410).
The distance between Vilnius and Basel is around 1,515km (941 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,461km (908 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Vilnius and Basel by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Basel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 405 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 85 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Basel. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Basel. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Białystok dworzec autobusowy. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Vilnius and Basel. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilnius to Basel. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Vilnius and Basel. The distance is around 1,839km (1,143 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Basel is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 405 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Basel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | CHF 405($410) | every 3 hours | 1,515km (941 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 8h | CHF 85($86) | 3 times a week | 2,113km (1,313 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 20h 10m | CHF 260($260) | 4 times a week | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 22h 25m | CHF 245($245) | twice daily | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
| Bus to Karlsruhe, Train | 1 day 4h | CHF 175($180) | twice a week | 2,069km (1,285 miles) |
Drive | 16h 50m | CHF 365($370) | on demand | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Basel
Airlines
Air Baltic
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Bus companies
Toks
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
Airports near Basel
The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Basel
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Basel
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 186km (115 miles) from Basel