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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Cologne is to fly which costs €75 - €280 and takes 7h 36m.

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 29m and costs €95 - €270.

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 Krakow Glowny, Frankfurt(Oder) and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Cologne?

The distance between Vilnius and Cologne is 1346 km. The road distance is 1556 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 bus and train via Berlin which takes 18h 34m and costs €230 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 55m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €750 and takes 25h 24m.

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 4:11 AM in Vilnius and 3:11 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Vilnius to Cologne train arrive?

Vilnius to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kraków Główny station.

Can I drive from Vilnius to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Cologne is 1556 km. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Vilnius to Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vilnius to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vilnius to Cologne by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VNO - DUS
5h 29m
€96–261
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VNO - CGN
7h 36m
€78–271
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Bialystok, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 14
18h 34m
€232–783
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 1,556 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Colognecar 1,556 km
14h 44m
€234–338
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 45m
€131–391
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 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Frankfurt(Oder)train Ic
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Re
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
25h 24m
€223–751
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 10 / ...
29h 27m
€151–279

Vilnius to Cologne by bus and train

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18h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,346.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Braunschweig and Braunschweig, Berliner Platz in around 23h 55m.

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