There are 8 ways to get from Ankara to Vilnius by plane, train, bus, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Ankara
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Fly from Ankara (ESB) to Vilnius (VNO)
Cheapest option
Train, night bus, bus
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Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
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Take the night bus from Istanbul - Aksaray to Kyiv
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Take the bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Vilnius Central Bus Station
6 alternative options
Train to Konya, fly
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Take the train from Ankara to Selçuklu
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Fly from Konya (KYA) to Vilnius (VNO)
Train, bus via Bratislava
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Take the train from Ankara to Gebze
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Take the bus from Gebze to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislava
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Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa Centralna
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Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilnius
Train, bus
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Take the train from Ankara to Gebze
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Take the bus from Gebze to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Kraków
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Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilnius
Bus
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Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
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Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
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Take the bus from Plovdiv to Brno
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Take the bus from Brno to Vilnius Bus Station
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
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Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Varna Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Varna to Odessa Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Odessa to Suwałki
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Take the bus from Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy to Vilnius Panorama
Drive
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Drive from Ankara to Vilnius
Ankara (ESB) to Vilnius (VNO) flights
The flight time between Ankara (ESB) and Vilnius (VNO) is around 10h 32m and covers a distance of around 1714 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4h 59m. Services are operated by Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, Lufthansa and others. Typically 221 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Lithuania from Turkey
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Conditions of entry into Lithuania from Turkey
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Lithuania
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Recommended
Considerations leaving from Turkey
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Lithuania is currently allowed from Turkey.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vilnius is 1808.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vilnius is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Vilnius is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1808.
No, returning to Turkey from Lithuania is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Ankara to Vilnius is to night bus and bus, which costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 2 days 18h.
The quickest way to get from Ankara to Vilnius is to fly which costs 3.400 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Vilnius station. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Vilnius Bus Station via Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Plovdiv and Brno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Ankara and Vilnius is 1736 km. The road distance is 3081.2 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Vilnius without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 2 days 0h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Ankara to Vilnius, including transfers.
Ankara to Vilnius bus services, operated by MetroTurizm, depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Vilnius is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 2 days 6h.
There is no direct flight from Ankara Airport to Vilnius Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 50m and has one stopover.
Ankara to Vilnius bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vilnius Bus Station.
- Distance: 1736.3 km
- Duration: 8h 52m
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Vilnius, Lithuania?
Turkish Airlines, SunExpress and three other airlines fly from Ankara to Vilnius hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Vilnius via Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Plovdiv, and Brno in around 2 days 6h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,600
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Antalya, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,600
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Izmir, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,600
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Trabzon, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,600
Flights from Konya to Vilnius via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,800
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Ankara to Vilnius via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Selçuklu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3 - $7
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $8
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa Centralna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilnius
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- UAB LTG Link
Train from Kraków Główny to Vilnius
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- UAB LTG Link
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Gebze to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $29
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $25
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Sofia to Kraków
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $130
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Plovdiv to Brno
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90 - $110
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brno to Vilnius Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Night bus from Istanbul - Aksaray to Kyiv
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- Phone
- +371 67214512
- info@ecolines.lv
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Kyiv Vydubychi to Vilnius Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $90
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Night bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Website
- doris-ua.com
Bus from Varna to Odessa Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $31
- Schedules at
- doris-ua.com
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- poczta@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Odessa to Suwałki
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Sindbad
- Phone
- +372 6800 909
- info@luxexpress.eu
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy to Vilnius Panorama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- Lux Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Vilnius is 3081 km. It takes approximately 30h 46m to drive from Ankara to Vilnius.
Lufthansa, Swiss, SunExpress and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Ankara Airport to Vilnius Airport.
There are 74+ hotels available in Vilnius. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Ankara to Ankara Airport is to shuttle which takes 40 min and costs 8 ₺ - 11 ₺.