What is the cheapest way to get from Ełk to Varėna?

The cheapest way to get from Ełk to Varėna is to bus via Druskininkai which costs $17 - $24 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ełk to Varėna?

The fastest way to get from Ełk to Varėna is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ełk and Varėna?

No, there is no direct bus from Ełk to Varėna. However, there are services departing from Kilińskiego — Matejki and arriving at Varėnos autobusų stotis via Augustow, 29 Listopada street, Przemyslowa/ Kasztanowa and Alytaus autobusų stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ełk and Varėna?

No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Varėna. However, there are services departing from Elk and arriving at Senoji Varėna via Białystok Zielone Wzgórza and Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Ełk to Varėna?

The distance between Ełk and Varėna is 200 km. The road distance is 176.4 km.

How do I travel from Ełk to Varėna without a car?

The best way to get from Ełk to Varėna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $23 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Ełk to Varėna?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ełk to Varėna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Varėna bus from?

Ełk to Varėna bus services, operated by Żak Express, depart from Kilińskiego — Matejki station.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Varėna train from?

Ełk to Varėna train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.

Train or bus from Ełk to Varėna?

The best way to get from Ełk to Varėna is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Ełk to Varėna bus arrive?

Ełk to Varėna bus services, operated by Żak Express, arrive at Augustów 29 Listopada/Dom Nauczyciela station.

What is the time difference between Ełk and Varėna?

Varėna is 1h ahead of Ełk. It is currently 5:30 PM in Ełk and 6:30 PM in Varėna.

Where does the Ełk to Varėna train arrive?

Ełk to Varėna train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza station.

Can I drive from Ełk to Varėna?

Yes, the driving distance between Ełk to Varėna is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ełk to Varėna.

Where can I stay near Varėna?

There are 28+ hotels available in Varėna.

Ełk to Varėna - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ełk to Varėna by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kilińskiego — Matejki to Augustów 29 Listopada/Dom Nauczyciela
2. Take the bus from Augustow, 29 Listopada street, Przemyslowa/ Kasztanowa to Alytus, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Alytaus autobusų stotis to Varėnos autobusų stotis
5h 15m
$23–32
Bus via Druskininkai #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilińskiego — Matejki to Augustów 29 Listopada/Dom Nauczyciela
2. Take the bus from Augustow, 29 Listopada street, Przemyslowa/ Kasztanowa to Druskininkai, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Druskininkų autobusų stotis to Miškų ūkis66
8h 46m
$17–23
Train
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone WzgorzaIc / ...
2. Take the train from Białystok Zielone Wzgórza to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis144
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Senoji Varėna974 / ...
11h 13m
Drive 176.4 km
1. Drive from Ełk to Varėna176.4 km
2h 24m
$31–44
Bus via Druskininkai
1. Take the bus from Kilińskiego — Matejki to Augustów 29 Listopada/Dom Nauczyciela
2. Take the bus from Augustow, 29 Listopada street, Przemyslowa/ Kasztanowa to Druskininkai, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Druskininkų autobusų stotis to Varėnos autobusų stotis
5h 56m
$24–31

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 200.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ełk, Poland and Varėna, Alytus County, Lithuania?

You can take a bus from Kilińskiego — Matejki to Varėnos autobusų stotis via Augustów 29 Listopada/Dom Nauczyciela, Augustow, 29 Listopada street, Przemyslowa/ Kasztanowa, Alytus, Bus Station, and Alytaus autobusų stotis in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elk to Senoji Varėna via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza, Białystok Zielone Wzgórza, and Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis in around 11h 13m.

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