What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vilnius?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vilnius is to train which costs $70 - $90 and takes 21h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Vilnius?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Vilnius is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Vilnius?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Vilnius. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis via Warsaw, Chopin Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Vilnius?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Vilnius. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis via Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Budapest to Vilnius?

The distance between Budapest and Vilnius is 928 km. The road distance is 1123.6 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Vilnius without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Vilnius without a car is to shuttle and train and bus which takes 19h 35m and costs $170 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Vilnius?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Budapest to Vilnius, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Vilnius bus from?

Budapest to Vilnius bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Vilnius train from?

Budapest to Vilnius train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Budapest to Vilnius is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 21h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Budapest to Vilnius bus arrive?

Budapest to Vilnius bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Chopin Airport station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Vilnius?

Vilnius is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:42 PM in Budapest and 10:42 PM in Vilnius.

Where does the Budapest to Vilnius train arrive?

Budapest to Vilnius train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Warszawa Centralna station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Vilnius?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vilnius is 1124 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Budapest to Vilnius.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Vilnius?

Book your Budapest to Vilnius bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Vilnius?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Vilnius.

Budapest to Vilnius - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Vilnius by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane BUD - VNO
4h 27m
$42–174
Shuttle, train, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Zakopaneshuttle
2. Take the train from Zakopane to Warszawa Centralnatrain Eip / ...
3. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus
19h 35m
$171–317
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
21h 13m
$74–90
Drive 1,123.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Vilniuscar 1,123.6 km
14h 40m
$197–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Warsaw, Chopin Airportbus N1253
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Chopin Airport to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus
20h 25m
$106–154

Budapest to Vilnius by train

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21h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vilnius, Lithuania?

Wizz Air, LOT, and Air Baltic fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vilnius Airport (VNO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis via Warszawa Centralna in around 21h 13m.

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