How to travel from Zurich to Vilnius, Lithuania
The distance between Zurich and Vilnius is around 1,427km (887 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Zurich to Vilnius by plane, train, ferry, 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 → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vilnius (VNO).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€380($380)
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Wrocław and then to Vilnius.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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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 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Vilnius
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zurich to Vilnius by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).
The distance between Zurich and Vilnius is around 1,427km (887 miles).
It takes around 3hrs to get from Zurich and Vilnius by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Vilnius is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €380 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Vilnius, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zurich and Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Vilnius. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wrocław. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Autokar Polska, Ecolines, FlixBus and Toks run regular bus services between Zurich and Vilnius. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Zurich and Vilnius. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Vilnius (VNO). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zurich and Vilnius with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
Swiss Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic and Ukraine International Airlines fly between Zurich and Vilnius. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Vilnius (VNO). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Zurich to Vilnius typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Vilnius (VNO).
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 Zurich and Vilnius. The distance is around 1,817km (1,129 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Vilnius is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €380 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Vilnius
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | €380($380) | every 10 mins | 1,427km (887 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €265($265) | every 3 hours | 2,039km (1,267 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Plane | 5h 15m | €500($500) | hourly | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | €115($115) | once daily | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
| Bus via Bialystok | 1 day 9h | €84($84) | once daily | 2,161km (1,343 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 23h 50m | €270($270) | once a week | 2,065km (1,283 miles) |
| Train to St. Margrethen SG, bus | 1 day 8h | €155($155) | once a week | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
Drive | 17hrs | €365($365) | on demand | 1,817km (1,129 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zurich and Vilnius
Airlines
LOT
Air Baltic
Ferry operators
BSB Ferries
SBS Schifffahrt AG
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Ecolines
Toks
Sindbad
Train operators
ODEG
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Airports near Vilnius
The following major airports near Vilnius offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Lithuania and internationally.
Vilnius Airport (VNO)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Vilnius
Kaunas Airport (KUN)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Vilnius
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
- Distance
- 300km (187 miles) from Vilnius