Route guide

Vilnius → Munich

1194 km · Lithuania to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €39+ by bus

How to travel from Vilnius to Munich

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

🚄Train

€87–255

Duration: 9h 57m

via LTG Link, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€39–104

Duration: 17h 3m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~33 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€83–263

Duration: 4h 6m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~186 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€143–263

Duration: 13h 16m

~203 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1194 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 Germany. 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 Munich — every option in detail

Vilnius to Munich by train

Trains link Vilnius (Lithuania) and Munich (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 57m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include LTG Link, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €87 to €255. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 186 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~169 kg on this distance.

Vilnius to Munich by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vilnius and Munich with a typical journey of 17h 3m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €39 when booked in advance, rising to €104 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 Munich by flight

Flights between Vilnius and Munich take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 6m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €83–263. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 186 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vilnius to Munich by car

The driving distance from Vilnius to Munich is approximately 1373 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 16m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €143–263 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Lithuania–Germany 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 203 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vilnius and Munich is approximately 1194 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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