How to travel from Vilnius to Hamburg, Germany
The distance between Vilnius and Hamburg is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Vilnius to Hamburg 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 Hamburg → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Hamburg (HAM).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€200($200)
Air Baltic
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Hannover and then to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
- Duration22hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kaunas then take the bus to Bialystok Biacomex Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Centralna then Berlin Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Hamburg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Vilnius and Hamburg is around 1,020km (634 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Vilnius and Hamburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Hamburg, 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 Vilnius and Hamburg. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Hamburg. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hannover. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 22hrs.
Ecolines, FlixBus, Radina VIP, Racic Eurobus, Lux Express and Sindbad run regular bus services between Vilnius and Hamburg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Vilnius and Hamburg. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Vilnius and Hamburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, LOT, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines fly between Vilnius and Hamburg. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Vilnius to Hamburg typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM).
The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Hamburg. The distance is around 1,287km (800 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Hamburg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €200($200) | every 10 mins | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 30m | €205($205) | every 2 hours | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22hrs | €140($140) | 5 times a week | 1,572km (977 miles) |
| Bus via Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy | 24h 40m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 1,376km (855 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 14h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,377km (855 miles) |
| Train to Kaunas, bus | 14h 45m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,386km (861 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 15m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Drive | 12h 40m | €220($220) | on demand | 1,287km (800 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Hamburg
Train operators
metronom
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Bus companies
Toks
Lux Express
Ecolines
Radina VIP
Airlines
Air Baltic
LOT
Airports near Hamburg
The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
Bremen Airport (BRE)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Hamburg