How to travel from Vilnius to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Vilnius and Zagreb is around 1,498km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vilnius to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Warsaw Zachodni Bus Station and then to Zagreb.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,225($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Suwalki Central Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Wschodnia then Wien Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,075($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,498km (931 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 670 ($89) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,935 ($260).

The distance between Vilnius and Zagreb is around 1,498km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,186km (737 miles)

It takes around 20h 40m to get from Vilnius and Zagreb by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 16hrs and will set you back approx HRK 1,935 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 670 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Zagreb. We recommend that you drive to Zagreb. instead which will take 16hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Zagreb. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warsaw Zachodni Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.

Lux Express, GlobTourist and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vilnius and Zagreb. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 10m 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 Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Suwalki Central Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Wschodnia then Wien Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol.. instead which will take 20h 40m.

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Zagreb. The distance is around 1,498km (931 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Zagreb is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 20h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 1,075 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Zagreb

Transport options from Vilnius to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
24h 10m
HRK 1,225($165)
once a week1,526km (948 miles)
Bus via Brno1 day 1h
HRK 670($89)
5 times a week1,614km (1,003 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
20h 40m
HRK 1,075($145)
4 times a week1,642km (1,020 miles)
Train and Bus22h 50m
HRK 940($125)
once a week1,709km (1,062 miles)
Bus to Białystok, dworzec autobusowy, train1 day 1h
HRK 810($110)
twice a week1,711km (1,063 miles)
Drive
16hrs
HRK 1,935($260)
on demand1,498km (931 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb