How to travel from Bern to Vilnius, Lithuania

The distance between Bern and Vilnius is around 1,543km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Vilnius by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vilnius (VNO).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Wrocław and then to Vilnius.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Berlin Ostbahnhof and then to Frankfurt then take the bus to Kaunas bus station then take the train to Vilnius.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Vilnius.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,932km (1,200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Vilnius

There are several options for getting from Bern to Vilnius by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Bern and Vilnius is around 1,543km (959 miles).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Bern and Vilnius by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Vilnius is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bern and Vilnius. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Vilnius. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wrocław and Wrocław. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Autokar Polska and Ecolines run regular bus services between Bern and Vilnius. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Vilnius. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Bern and Vilnius. The distance is around 1,932km (1,200 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Vilnius is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €440 ($440).

How do I get from Bern to Vilnius

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Vilnius

Transport options from Bern to Vilnius
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€440($440)
every 30 mins1,543km (959 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, Fly5h 15m
€305($305)
every 20 mins2,051km (1,274 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly5h 30m
€425($425)
every 20 mins1,827km (1,136 miles)
Train to Gallarate, Fly5h 55m
€315($315)
twice daily1,796km (1,116 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
€120($120)
4 times a week2,132km (1,325 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
23h 45m
€280($280)
once daily2,077km (1,290 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, bus1 day 7h
€260($260)
twice a week2,169km (1,347 miles)
Train to St. Gallen, bus1 day 10h
€200($200)
once a week2,117km (1,316 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
€390($390)
on demand1,932km (1,200 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