The average train between Vilnius and Cologne takes 32h 10m and the fastest train takes 27h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Vilnius to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Vilnius and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vilnius is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 32h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vilnius station and arriving at Cologne station via Mockava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
Vilnius to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
Vilnius to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Vilnius and Cologne is 1,296.4 km. The road distance is 1,699 km.
You can take a train from Vilnius to Köln Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and S Ostbahnhof in around 19h 49m.