There are 5 ways to get from Vilnius to Smolensk by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus M-9271
- Take the train from Minsk Pas to Smolensktrain 718Б / ...
7h 30m₽2,365–15,319Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hudahaj to Smolensktrain 360Ч / ...
9h 29m₽2,334–4,868Drive 508 km
- Drive from Vilnius to Smolenskcar 508 km
6h 12m₽7,379–10,658Bus
- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus M-9271
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Smolenskbus
8h 45m₽4,128–10,182Bus via Mogilev
- Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Mogilev Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Mogilev Bus station to Smolenskbus
12h 11m₽2,644–11,648
Vilnius to Smolensk by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Smolensk is to train which costs RUB 2300 - RUB 4900 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Smolensk is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and arriving at Smolensk via Minsk Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and arriving at Smolensk via Hudahaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Vilnius and Smolensk is 517 km. The road distance is 508 km.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Smolensk without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 30m and costs RUB 2300 - RUB 16000.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Vilnius to Smolensk, including transfers.
Vilnius to Smolensk bus services, operated by Eurolines Lithuania, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis station.
Vilnius to Smolensk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Hudahaj station.
The best way to get from Vilnius to Smolensk is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs RUB 2300 - RUB 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 4100 - RUB 11000 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Vilnius, Lithuania and Smolensk, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Hudahaj to Smolensk twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,600–3,800 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Smolensk via Minsk Central Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Minsk Pas to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +370 612 88 984
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurolines Lithuania
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–7,500
- Website
- Eurolines Lithuania
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–7,500
- Website
- Eurolines Lithuania
Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,600–7,500
- Website
- Eurolines Lithuania
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More Questions & Answers
Vilnius to Smolensk bus services, operated by Eurolines Lithuania, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.
Vilnius to Smolensk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Smolensk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Smolensk is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Vilnius to Smolensk.


