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.
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.
👋 Also check out Vilnius → Warsaw if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Augustów ul.29 Listopada Dom Nauczyciela/Fregata and then to Vilnius Bus Station.
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Take the train to Mockava then Kaunas and then to Vilnius.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Augustów, ul.29 Listopada, Dom Nauczyciela/Fregata + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €24($24) | 5 times a day | 505km (314 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 525km (326 miles) |
Train | 8h 45m | €56($56) | once daily | 557km (346 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | €76($76) | on demand | 441km (274 miles) |
Lux Express
Ecolines
Grodno Transport
Intaks
Zak Express
Belorussian Railways (BŽD)
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
LOT
The following major airports near Vilnius offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.