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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to fly and train which costs $50 - $320 and takes 7h 16m.

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 19m and costs $100 - $330.

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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

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 20h 25m and costs $260 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to train which takes 20h 25m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can 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 1:31 AM in Cologne and 2:31 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 48m to drive from Cologne to Vilnius.

Where can I stay near Vilnius?

There are 1420+ 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 to Vilnius Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DUS - VNO
5h 19m
$104–325
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 16m
$51–320
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
20h 25m
$269–570
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
$130–289
Drive 1,554.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vilniuscar 1,554.2 km
14h 48m
$268–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vilnius Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane FRA - VNO
5h 25m
$139–385
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 10m
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

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20h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,348.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) via Südviertel, Essen and Essen central train station in around 30h 10m.

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