Route guide

Vilnius → Budapest

910 km · Lithuania to Hungary · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Vilnius to Budapest

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

🚄Train

€70–204

Duration: 7h 35m

via LTG Link, MÁV

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–84

Duration: 13h

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~25 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€71–229

Duration: 3h 43m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air

~142 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€109–200

Duration: 10h 6m

~155 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 910 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 Lithuania into Hungary. 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.

Vilnius to Budapest — every option in detail

Vilnius to Budapest by train

Trains link Vilnius (Lithuania) and Budapest (Hungary) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 35m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include LTG Link, MÁV.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €204. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 142 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~129 kg on this distance.

Vilnius to Budapest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vilnius and Budapest with a typical journey of 13h. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €84 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.

Vilnius to Budapest by flight

Flights between Vilnius and Budapest take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 43m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air.

Typical fare range is €71–229. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 142 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vilnius to Budapest by car

The driving distance from Vilnius to Budapest is approximately 1046 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 6m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €109–200 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Lithuania–Hungary 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 155 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vilnius and Budapest is approximately 910 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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