- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring the large Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main Pergamonmuseum is closed for renovation.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 508 miles (818 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $259 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 30m Average total duration 21h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Berlin:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vilnius to Berlin costing on average $77 (€63).
A train is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Berlin costing on average $259 (€212).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
Train takes on average 21h 0m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $233 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $164 (€135). The journey takes 21h 0m versus 10h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Vilnius to Berlin run on average 1 times per day, taking around 21h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $38 (€32) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 508 miles (818 km) distance in 13h 39m.
Distance 508 miles (818 km) |
Average train duration 21h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 39m |
First train 8:00 AM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring the large Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main Pergamonmuseum is closed for renovation.
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