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 - €220 and takes 28h 4m.

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 11m and costs €90 - €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 five times a week, 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 and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.

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 bus and train via Berlin which takes 17h 50m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 11m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €850 and takes 20h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €220 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 1:37 AM in Vilnius and 12:37 AM 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 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 2788+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vilnius to Essen 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 11m
€94–269
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane VNO - DTM
6h 5m
€68–315
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 Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
5. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
17h 50m
€160–736
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
28h 4m
€116–217
Drive 1,512 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Essencar 1,512 km
14h 23m
€227–328
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VNO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 32m
€126–451
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 13m
€128–427
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-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10
20h 12m
€235–843
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Essen central train stationbus N1387
28h 25m
€130–220

Vilnius to Essen by bus and train

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17h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,333.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 20h 12m.

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