How to travel from Budapest to Vilnius

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Vilnius

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $182.

Distance: 565 miles (910 km)

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$182

Average price

$104

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5h 0m

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3h 0m

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19h 49m

Average total duration

19h 19m

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30m

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2.7 - 5.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.3kg

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from Budapest to Vilnius

How to get from Budapest to Vilnius by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Vilnius is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 PM17h40
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 PM17h40
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO534 · LO771
    9:45 AM3h05
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    1:50 PMVilnius International Airport
    $3941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 PM17h50
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    12:55 PMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM18h00
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM18h10
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    12:55 PMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2108+BuzzFR 2872
    6:05 AM9h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    4:55 PMVilnius International Airport
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX2255+Air BalticLX1338
    2:50 PM9h35
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    1:25 AMVilnius International Airport
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1343 · LH894
    5:55 AM5h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    12:40 PMVilnius International Airport
    $3541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Vilnius

Travel to Vilnius easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Vilnius.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Vilnius including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Vilnius is a train with an average price of $64.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Vilnius:

A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Vilnius costing on average $104.

A train is $118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Vilnius costing on average $182.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Vilnius is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 49m.

Train takes on average 33h 47m.

The distance from Budapest to Vilnius is approximately 565 miles (910 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Vilnius is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Vilnius as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Vilnius:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Vilnius International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Vilnius, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vilnius by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Vilnius by flight.
  • Travel with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Vilnius by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Vilnius:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Vilnius often also extend their vacation to go to Minsk, Warsaw, Riga, Tallinn, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vilnius and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vilnius to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vilnius, you can relax in Bernardine Gardens, visit the National Museum of Lithuania, and enjoy a performance at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre. For unique experiences, consider a hot air balloon ride over the city or explore the Vilnius TV Tower. Must-see sights include Gediminas' Tower, Vilnius Cathedral, the bohemian district of Užupis, Vilnius Old Town, and the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vilnius, allowing time to visit its historic Old Town, enjoy local cuisine, and explore nearby attractions like Trakai Castle.

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