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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to train and fly which costs $60 - $280 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vilnius?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vilnius. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Vilnius?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vilnius. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis via Muenchen Hbf and Warszawa Wschodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vilnius?

The distance between Cologne and Vilnius is 1416 km. The road distance is 1554.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Vilnius without a car is to train and bus via Poznań which takes 20h 51m and costs $190 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cologne to Vilnius, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vilnius bus from?

Cologne to Vilnius bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vilnius train from?

Cologne to Vilnius train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 26h 22m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Vilnius bus arrive?

Cologne to Vilnius bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Vilnius?

Vilnius is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 7:34 AM in Cologne and 8:34 AM in Vilnius.

Where does the Cologne to Vilnius train arrive?

Cologne to Vilnius train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vilnius?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vilnius is 1554 km. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Cologne to Vilnius.

Where can I stay near Vilnius?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Vilnius.

Cologne to Vilnius - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Vilnius by train, plane, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vilnius Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane FRA - VNO
5h 27m
$122–388
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Kaunas, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kaunas (KUN)plane CGN - KUN
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
7h 7m
$49–309
Train, bus via Poznań
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Poznan, Bus Stationbus 353
4. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Eic / ...
5. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
20h 51m
$198–451
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Kaunasbus
3. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain 830 / ...
28h 21m
$130–292
Drive 1,554.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vilniuscar 1,554.2 km
14h 48m
$268–386
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vilnius Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DUS - VNO
6h 22m
$100–317
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DTM - VNO
6h 7m
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane EIN - VNO
7h 5m
$61–277
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
26h 22m
$244–685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus N1387
30h 10m

Cologne to Vilnius by train and bus

7Weekly Services

20h 51mAverage Duration

$198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,416 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Vilnius, Lithuania?

Air Baltic, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis via Muenchen Hbf and Warszawa Wschodnia in around 26h 22m.

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