How to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Vilnius

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $391.

Distance: 244 miles (393 km)

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$391

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$35

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$86

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4h 26m

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8h 16m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $356 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Vilnius costing on average $391 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Vilnius including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Vilnius among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 40m sooner (2h 26m by flight vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $391 (€327) compared to roughly $86 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Warsaw to Vilnius

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM6h40
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM6h40
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO771
    11:45 AM1h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:50 PMVilnius International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM6h50
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    12:55 PMVilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM7h00
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:45 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM7h00
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    5:20 PMVilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO775
    4:30 PM1h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    6:35 PMVilnius International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO773
    10:35 PM1h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:40 AMVilnius International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO797
    2:15 PM1h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    4:20 PMVilnius International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Warsaw to Vilnius

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Warsaw to Vilnius. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Vilnius.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Vilnius including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $356 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Vilnius costing on average $391 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Vilnius is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Vilnius take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 16m.

The distance from Warsaw to Vilnius is approximately 244 miles (393 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Vilnius is:
  • Around 53 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Vilnius:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Vilnius International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Vilnius, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ecolines, TOKS, Lux Express, FlixBus, Infobus, PolskiBus, Sindbad to go to Vilnius by bus.
  • Travel with CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Vilnius by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Vilnius with the following travel companies:
  • 52 direct buses per day with Ecolines, TOKS, Lux Express, FlixBus, Infobus, PolskiBus, Sindbad.
  • 5 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Vilnius often also extend their vacation to go to Minsk, Riga, Tallinn, Kaunas, 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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