How to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius, Lithuania

The distance between Warsaw and Vilnius is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Warsaw to Vilnius by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Augustów, ul.29 Listopada, Dom Nauczyciela/Fregata

Take the bus to Augustów ul.29 Listopada Dom Nauczyciela/Fregata and then to Vilnius Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Mockava then Kaunas and then to Vilnius.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Vilnius.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Vilnius

There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Vilnius by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Warsaw and Vilnius is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Warsaw and Vilnius by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Vilnius is to drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Vilnius. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Warsaw to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mockava, Marijampole and Kaunas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

PKP Intercity and Lithuanian Railways (LG) run train services between Warsaw and Vilnius. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Warsaw and Vilnius. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Warsaw and Vilnius with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9hrs.

Lux Express, Ecolines, Zak Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Warsaw and Vilnius. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warsaw to Vilnius. We recommend that you take the bus to Vilnius Central Bus Station. instead which will take 9hrs.

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 Warsaw and Vilnius. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Vilnius is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Warsaw to Vilnius

Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Vilnius

Transport options from Warsaw to Vilnius
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Augustów, ul.29 Listopada, Dom Nauczyciela/Fregata + 1 similar
8h 15m
€24($24)
5 times a day505km (314 miles)
Bus9hrs
€30($30)
every 20 mins525km (326 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€56($56)
once daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€76($76)
on demand441km (274 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