How to travel from Edinburgh to Vilnius, Lithuania
The distance between Edinburgh and Vilnius is around 1,849km (1,149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Vilnius by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vilnius → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vilnius (VNO).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost€170($170)
+ 6 othersBus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Wrocław and then to Vilnius.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Koeln Hbf and then to S Südkreuz Bhf then take the bus to Vilnius Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€655($655)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Vilnius.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€620($625)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Vilnius
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Vilnius by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Edinburgh and Vilnius is around 1,849km (1,149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,794km (1,115 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Edinburgh and Vilnius by plane.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Vilnius is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Vilnius is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Vilnius. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Wrocław. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Ecolines run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Vilnius. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Vilnius. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Vilnius (VNO) - via Gdansk (GDN). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to Vilnius. There is however a flight that goes via Gdansk (GDN). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Edinburgh to Vilnius typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Vilnius is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Vilnius
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 20m | €170($170) | every 10 mins | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | €150($150) | 4 times a week | 3,046km (1,893 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 6h | €655($655) | twice daily | 2,925km (1,818 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, bus | 1 day 6h | €555($555) | 5 times a week | 2,948km (1,832 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, bus | 1 day 17h | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 3,154km (1,960 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 2 days 2h | €310($310) | once a week | 2,985km (1,855 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 10h | €620($625) | once daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Vilnius
Train operators
LNER
Eurostar
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Ecolines
Toks
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