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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to bus and train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 27h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and arriving at Essen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Essen?

The distance between Vilnius and Essen is 1334 km. The road distance is 1512 km.

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

The best way to get from Vilnius to Essen without a car is to train which takes 18h 58m and costs €150 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Vilnius to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen bus from?

Vilnius to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Essen?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €320 and takes 18h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €230 and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Vilnius to Essen bus arrive?

Vilnius to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Vilnius and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Vilnius. It is currently 1:17 PM in Vilnius and 12:17 PM in Essen.

Where does the Vilnius to Essen train arrive?

Vilnius to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Warszawa Centralna station.

Can I drive from Vilnius to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Essen is 1512 km. It takes approximately 14h 23m to drive from Vilnius to Essen.

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

Book your Vilnius to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2775+ hotels available in Essen.

Vilnius to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vilnius to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VNO - DUS
5h 12m
€101–268
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Centralnatrain
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re / ...
18h 58m
€157–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vilniaus autobusų stotis to Kauno autobusų stotisbus
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Dortmundbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
27h 59m
€110–230
Drive 1,512 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Essencar 1,512 km
14h 23m
€281–406
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VNO - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 44m
€118–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Essen central train stationbus N1387
28h 25m
€150–230

Vilnius to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,333.9 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Essen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Hamm, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 18h 58m.

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