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 $75 - $340 and takes 6h 56m.

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 17m and costs $100 - $330.

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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vilnius?

The distance between Cologne and Vilnius is 1348 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 which takes 21h 5m and costs $170 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cologne to Vilnius, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vilnius train from?

Cologne to Vilnius train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to train which takes 21h 5m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $410 and takes 6h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 30h 42m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Vilnius?

Vilnius is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 8:28 AM in Cologne and 9:28 AM in Vilnius.

Where does the Cologne to Vilnius train arrive?

Cologne to Vilnius train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vilnius?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vilnius is 1554 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Cologne to Vilnius.

Where can I stay near Vilnius?

There are 1373+ hotels available in Vilnius.

Cologne to Vilnius - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)DUS - VNO
5h 17m
$101–321
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)EIN - VNO
6h 56m
$77–339
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepin95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralna95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis144
21h 5m
$174–310
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)N1387
30h 12m
$146–288
Drive 1,554.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vilnius1,554.2 km
14h 43m
$268–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)FRA - VNO
5h 19m
$142–413
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)CGN - VNO
6h 18m
$106–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Kaliningrad Bus station909
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis217
30h 42m
$228–342

Cologne to Vilnius by train

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21h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,348.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Centralna in around 21h 5m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO) twice daily.

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