The distance between Bratislava and Vilnius is around 1,122km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bratislava to Vilnius by 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 Vilnius → Bratislava if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Breclav, Warszawa Centralna, Mockava then Kaunas and then to Vilnius.
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Take the bus to Kaunas bus station and then to Vilniaus autobusų stotis.
Take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi then take the bus to Vilnius Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Vilnius by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Bratislava and Vilnius is around 1,122km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 920km (572 miles)
It takes around 18h 35m to get from Bratislava and Vilnius by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Vilnius is to drive which takes around 12hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Vilnius. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Breclav, Warszawa Centralna, Mockava, Marijampole and Kaunas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), RegioJet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), PKP Intercity and Lithuanian Railways (LG) run train services between Bratislava and Vilnius. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, 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 Bratislava and Vilnius. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kaunas bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.
FlixBus, Kautra, Lux Express, Toks and Ecolines run regular bus services between Bratislava and Vilnius. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Vilnius. We recommend that you take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi then take the bus to Vilnius Bus Station. instead which will take 18h 35m.
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 Bratislava and Vilnius. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Vilnius is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 16hrs | €125($125) | once daily | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Bus | 19h 35m | €67($67) | 5 times a week | 1,228km (763 miles) |
Train and Bus | 18h 35m | €63($63) | once daily | 1,235km (767 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | €195($195) | on demand | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Slovak Lines
Toks
Ecolines
LOT
Air Baltic
Belorussian Railways (BŽD)
The following major airports near Vilnius offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.