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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €100 - €190 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and arriving at Köln Hbf via Warszawa Zachodnia, Rzepin, Berlin Hbf and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Cologne?

The distance between Vilnius and Cologne is 1341 km. The road distance is 1555.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vilnius to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 20h 55m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Vilnius to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Cologne bus from?

Vilnius to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis station.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Cologne train from?

Vilnius to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis station.

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €310 and takes 20h 55m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Vilnius to Cologne bus arrive?

Vilnius to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Braunschweig station.

What is the time difference between Vilnius and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Vilnius. It is currently 12:30 AM in Vilnius and 11:30 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Vilnius to Cologne train arrive?

Vilnius to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia station.

Can I drive from Vilnius to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Cologne is 1555 km. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Vilnius to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VNO - DUS
5h 33m
€93–236
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane VNO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 40m
€60–302
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin Hbftrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
20h 55m
€167–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Braunschweigbus
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
23h 55m
Drive 1,555.4 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Colognecar 1,555.4 km
14h 38m
€228–330
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VNO - CGN
7h 21m
€78–419
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VNO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 44m
€109–314
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane VNO - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 42m
€80–350
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VNO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 20m
€124–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Essen central train stationbus N1387
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 20m
€108–190

Vilnius to Cologne by train

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20h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,341.1 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Köln Hbf via Warszawa Zachodnia, Rzepin, Berlin Hbf, and Hagen Hbf in around 20h 55m.

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