Route guide

Brussels → Vilnius

1465 km · Belgium to Lithuania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €46+ by bus

How to travel from Brussels to Vilnius

There are 4 ways to travel between Brussels and Vilnius — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€103–304

Duration: 12h 12m

via SNCB, LTG Link

~21 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€46–123

Duration: 20h 56m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~41 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€94–296

Duration: 4h 27m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines

~229 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€176–322

Duration: 16h 17m

~249 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Brussels and Vilnius highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1465 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Belgium into Lithuania. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Brussels to Vilnius — every option in detail

Brussels to Vilnius by train

Trains link Brussels (Belgium) and Vilnius (Lithuania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 12h 12m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include SNCB, LTG Link.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €103 to €304. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 21 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 229 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~208 kg on this distance.

Brussels to Vilnius by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Brussels and Vilnius with a typical journey of 20h 56m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €46 when booked in advance, rising to €123 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Brussels to Vilnius by flight

Flights between Brussels and Vilnius take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 27m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines.

Typical fare range is €94–296. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 229 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Brussels to Vilnius by car

The driving distance from Brussels to Vilnius is approximately 1685 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 16h 17m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €176–322 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Belgium–Lithuania border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 249 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Brussels and Vilnius is approximately 1465 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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