How to travel from Vilnius to Bucharest, Romania
The distance between Vilnius and Bucharest is around 1,345km (836 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Vilnius to Bucharest 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 Bucharest → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost$350($350)
LOT
+ 7 othersBus
Take the bus to Brno and then to Bucureşti.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$165($165)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kaunas then take the bus to Bialystok Biacomex Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Centralna and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica then take the bus to Bucharest.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$36($36)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Bucharest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $36 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.
The distance between Vilnius and Bucharest is around 1,345km (836 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141km (709 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Vilnius and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx $350.
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $36 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
FlixBus, Omega Group and Maxibus Travel run regular bus services between Vilnius and Bucharest. Buses run once 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 Vilnius and Bucharest. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) - via Warsaw Chopin (WAW). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Vilnius to Bucharest. There is however a flight that goes via Warsaw Chopin (WAW). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Vilnius to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) 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 Bucharest. The distance is around 1,430km (888 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around $350.
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Bucharest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 35m | $350($350) | every 10 mins | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | $165($165) | once daily | 2,260km (1,404 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 2h | $36($36) | twice a week | 2,360km (1,467 miles) |
| Train to Kaunas, bus | 1 day 6h | $120($120) | twice a week | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
| Train to Kaunas, bus | 1 day 9h | $100($100) | once a week | 2,276km (1,414 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 17h | $175($175) | once daily | 2,032km (1,263 miles) |
Drive | 20h 20m | $245($245) | on demand | 1,430km (888 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Bucharest
Airlines
LOT
Air Baltic
Tarom
Train operators
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Bus companies
Toks
Maxibus Travel
Latlines
Ukraine buses
S.C. Autotrans Calatori Filaret S.A.
Airports near Bucharest
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
Craiova Airport (CRA)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Bucharest