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National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Flagship national museum in the rebuilt palace, covering Lithuanian rulers, archaeology, and state history in immersive galleries.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$147
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$164
Fastest journey on Sep 18
22 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 d 40 m
Buses on Sep 18
16
Distance
1296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Vilnius is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Vilnius will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Vilnius without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $156 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $156, while a flight costs an average of $555.
Distance: 805 miles (1296 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$156 Average price Cheapest | $555 Average price | $339 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
26h 30m Average total duration 26h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Vilnius:
A bus is $399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Vilnius costing on average $555.
Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 0m.
Tickets start at around $156 compared to roughly $339 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $183. The journey takes 26h 0m versus 16h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 28h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 32h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 31h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 31h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 24h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Vilnius buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 30h25 | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 30h15 | 6:50 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 27h30 | 6:50 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 27h40 | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h08 | 1:22 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h31 | 12:45 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h41 | 12:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 32h07 | 5:57 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 30h15 | 4:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 29h30 | 3:50 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 31h57 | 9:02 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 31h15 | 8:20 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 31h30 | 8:35 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 24h43 | 5:57 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 22h51 | 4:05 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 22h36 | 3:50 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 26h40 | 11:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 26h30 | 11:20 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Cologne to Vilnius run on average 14 times per day, taking around 26h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 but you can travel from only $51 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 805 miles (1296 km) distance in 23h 10m.
Distance 805 miles (1296 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 23h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Vilnius — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vilnius trip today.
Flagship national museum in the rebuilt palace, covering Lithuanian rulers, archaeology, and state history in immersive galleries.
Museum in Gediminas Tower presenting castle history and one of the city's most iconic panoramic viewpoints.
Powerful museum in the former KGB headquarters documenting Soviet and Nazi occupations, repression, and resistance.
Main square by the cathedral and bell tower, a natural starting point for exploring Vilnius history and the Old Town.
Bohemian self-declared republic with galleries, street art, and a laid-back spirit across the Vilnia River.
Historic old town area of winding lanes, churches, courtyards, and architecture spanning Gothic to Baroque periods.
Cepelinai are large potato dumplings filled with pork or curd, usually served with sour cream and bacon. They are Lithuania’s signature comfort food.
Šaltibarščiai is a cold beet soup with kefir, cucumber, dill, and egg. Its bright pink color and refreshing taste make it a classic Lithuanian summer dish.
Kibinai are baked pastries traditionally filled with lamb or beef, brought by the Karaim community. They are a historic local specialty around Vilnius and Trakai.
Fine dining tasting-menu restaurant highlighting seasonal Lithuanian ingredients with modern technique in a polished contemporary space.
Historic restaurant near Cathedral Square serving refined Lithuanian and Central European dishes in an elegant, old-world interior.
Casual craft beer spot with hearty Lithuanian bar food, including fried rye bread and local brews, popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Europe: hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than in Western European capitals, but Old Town prices can be higher.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Vilnius by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vilnius, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Vilnius buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas station pair, with some services arriving at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22). Use this guide to compare Cologne and Vilnius bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße is 2 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße. ATMs are available at Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße.
Available at Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße: Accessible for individuals with limited mobility.
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) is 2 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station), Lithuanian Bites (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22).
Available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22): Elevators, ramps.
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas is 2 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas. ATMs are available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas.
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas.
Available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas: Wheelchair accessible paths.
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) is 1 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.). ATMs are available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.).
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.).
Available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.): Bus stop curb allows easy access.
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