Route guide

Venice → Vilnius

1379 km · Italy to Lithuania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Venice to Vilnius

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

🚄Train

€98–288

Duration: 11h 29m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, LTG Link

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–117

Duration: 19h 42m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~39 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€90–285

Duration: 4h 20m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~215 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€165–303

Duration: 15h 19m

~234 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1379 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 Italy 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.

Venice to Vilnius — every option in detail

Venice to Vilnius by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Vilnius (Lithuania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 29m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, LTG Link.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €98 to €288. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 215 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~196 kg on this distance.

Venice to Vilnius by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Vilnius with a typical journey of 19h 42m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €117 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.

Venice to Vilnius by flight

Flights between Venice and Vilnius take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 20m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €90–285. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 215 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Venice to Vilnius by car

The driving distance from Venice to Vilnius is approximately 1586 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h 19m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €165–303 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–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 234 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Venice and Vilnius is approximately 1379 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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