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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to train and bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 26h 50m.

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 50m and costs €75 - €250.

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 once 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 Vilnius and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf) and Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Essen?

The distance between Vilnius and Essen is 1322 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 21h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 Vilnius station.

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Essen?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 21h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 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 10:24 PM in Vilnius and 9:24 PM in Essen.

Where does the Vilnius to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vilnius to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Essen is 1512 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m 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 754+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vilnius to Essen 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 50m
€79–250
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 Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 49m
€58–254
Train
1. Take the train from Vilnius to Mockavatrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bündetrain Ice
5. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re
21h 6m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain 873 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Dortmundbus 846421
26h 50m
€106–186
Drive 1,512 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Essencar 1,512 km
14h 21m
€221–320
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane VNO - DTM
2. Take the train from Dortmund-Kurl to Essen Hbftrain
5h 35m
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 Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 55m
€97–277
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VNO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 37m
€111–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Essen central train stationbus N1387
28h 25m
€120–210

Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Vilnius to Essen.

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Distance: 1,322.2 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Vilnius, Lithuania and Essen, 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 Vilnius to Essen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf), and Herford in around 21h 6m.

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