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 $90 - $420 and takes 6h 9m.

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 10m 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 Zachodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

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 and costs $150 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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, bus or fly from Cologne to Vilnius?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vilnius is to train which takes 21h and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 7h 34m, 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 12:57 PM in Cologne and 1:57 PM 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 1381+ hotels available in Vilnius.

Cologne to Vilnius - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DUS - VNO
5h 10m
$101–321
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane EIN - VNO
7h 7m
$65–358
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 Zachodniatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
21h
$157–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Kaunasbus
4. Take the bus from Kauno autobusų stotis to Vievisbus
29h 44m
$120–259
Drive 1,554.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vilniuscar 1,554.2 km
14h 48m
$268–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane FRA - VNO
5h 26m
$125–364
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane CGN - VNO
7h 34m
$91–494
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane DTM - VNO
6h 9m
$91–420
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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21hAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Vilnius.

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Distance: 1,348.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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 Zachodnia in around 21h. Alternatively, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vilnius Airport (VNO) 5 times a week.

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