How to Travel from

Vilnius to Essen

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Lithuania Germany Vilnius Essen

How to Get from Vilnius to Essen

Plane

2 h 14 min

Select a Ticket

Car

14 h 33 min

from $86

Rideshare

14 h 33 min

from $20.46

Cheapest

By car (1 568 km)

14 h 33 min

1568 km.

from $86

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

14 h 33 min

1568 km.

from $20.45

Train

19 h 6 min

1266 km.

from $162.13

Bus, Plane

6 h 59 min

1267 km.

from $172.41

Bus via Kaunas

28 h 24 min

1268 km.

from $104.78

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Kaunas to Cologne

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$48.27–$266.78

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$228.67–$762.22

Wizz Air

Website:

wizzair.com/

Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Dortmund

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$82.57–$419.22

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:

flysas.com/

Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$228.67–$1,016.29

Air Baltic

Website:

airbaltic.com/

Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Monday and Thursday

Estimated price:

$177.85–$622.48

LOT

Website:

lot.com/

Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$228.67–$825.74

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Essen

Ave. Duration:

28h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$152.44–$228.67

Ecolines

Phone:

+371 67 214 512

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ecolines.net/

Bus from Kaunas to Dortmund

Ave. Duration:

24h

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$76.22–$107.98

Ollex

Phone:

+370 5 210 4304

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ollex.lt/en/express

Bus from Vilnius to Kaunas

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.79–$19.06

Kautra

Phone:

(+370 37) 34 24 40

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

kautra.lt/en/

Bus from Vievis to Kauno

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.26–$10.16

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

4h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$95.28–$107.98

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.30–$38.11

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.06–$27.95

Flixtrain

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixtrain.de/

Train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

4h 26m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$45.73–$69.87

PKP Intercity

Phone:

703 200 200

Website:

intercity.pl

Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$19.06–$30.49

UAB LTG Link

Phone:

+370 700 55 111

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ltglink.lt/

Train from Vilnius to Warszawa

Ave. Duration:

8h 39m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.76–$47.00

What is the cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to bus via Kaunas which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 28h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vilnius to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vilnius and arriving at Essen Hbf via Warszawa Zachodnia and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Essen?

The distance between Vilnius and Essen is 1333 km. The road distance is 1503.5 km.

How do I travel from Vilnius to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Essen without a car is to train which takes 19h 6m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Vilnius to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen bus from?

Vilnius to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) station.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen train from?

Vilnius to Essen train services, operated by UAB LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Essen?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 19h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 28h 20m.

Where does the Vilnius to Essen bus arrive?

Vilnius to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Vilnius and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Vilnius. It is currently 13:16 in Vilnius and 12:16 in Essen.

Where does the Vilnius to Essen train arrive?

Vilnius to Essen train services, operated by UAB LTG Link, arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia station.

Can I drive from Vilnius to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Essen is 1503 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Vilnius to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vilnius to Essen?

Book your Vilnius to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Six ways to Travel from Vilnius to Essen

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Lufthansa

Wizz Air

Scandinavian Airlines

Air Baltic

LOT

Bus operators

FlixBus

Ecolines

Ollex

Kautra

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

National Express

Flixtrain

PKP Intercity

UAB LTG Link

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Essen?

What is the fastest way to get from Vilnius to Essen?

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Essen?

How far is it from Vilnius to Essen?

How do I travel from Vilnius to Essen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Essen?

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Essen train from?

Train, bus or fly from Vilnius to Essen?

Where does the Vilnius to Essen bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Vilnius and Essen?

Where does the Vilnius to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Vilnius to Essen?

How do I get a bus ticket from Vilnius to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?