How to travel from London to Vilnius, Lithuania
The distance between London and Vilnius is around 1,726km (1,072 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from London 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London City (LCY) to Vilnius (VNO).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€200($200)
LOT
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Białystok and then to Vilnius North.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, bus
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf then S Ostbahnhof and then to Konin then take the bus to Kaunas bus station then take the train to Vilnius.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€655($655)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Vilnius.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€1,765($1,770)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Vilnius
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Vilnius by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between London and Vilnius is around 1,726km (1,072 miles).
It takes around 3h 15m to get from London and Vilnius by plane.
The quickest way to get from London to Vilnius is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Vilnius is to fly which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Vilnius. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Vilnius. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Białystok. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Autokar Polska, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Sindbad and Lux Express run regular bus services between London and Vilnius. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from London and Vilnius. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and arrive at Vilnius (VNO). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between London and Vilnius with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
LOT and Ryanair fly between London and Vilnius. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and and arrive into Vilnius (VNO). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from London to Vilnius typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from London City (LCY) 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 London to Vilnius. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Vilnius (VNO). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Vilnius is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Vilnius
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €200($200) | hourly | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
| Fly to Vilnius (VNO) | 3h 35m | €79($79) | hourly | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €300($300) | hourly | 1,786km (1,110 miles) |
| Train to Luton, Fly | 3h 35m | €89($89) | hourly | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
| Train to Luton, plane | 5hrs | €160($160) | hourly | 1,817km (1,129 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 2,554km (1,587 miles) |
| Bus via Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan | 1 day 16h | €110($110) | once a week | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, bus + 1 similar | 24h 15m | €655($655) | twice a week | 2,259km (1,404 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | €625($625) | twice a week | 2,294km (1,426 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 25m | €1,765($1,770) | every 2 hours | 2,064km (1,282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Vilnius
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Union Ivkoni
Sindbad
Lux Express
Airlines
LOT
Air Baltic
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
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