Route guide

Vilnius → Helsinki

610 km · Lithuania to Finland · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €24+ by bus

How to travel from Vilnius to Helsinki

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

🚄Train

€52–150

Duration: 5h 5m

via LTG Link, VR

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€24–63

Duration: 8h 43m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€59–193

Duration: 3h 19m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Finnair

~95 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€73–134

Duration: 6h 47m

~104 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 610 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 Finland. 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 Helsinki — every option in detail

Vilnius to Helsinki by train

Trains link Vilnius (Lithuania) and Helsinki (Finland) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 5m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include LTG Link, VR.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €52 to €150. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 95 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~86 kg on this distance.

Vilnius to Helsinki by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vilnius and Helsinki with a typical journey of 8h 43m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €24 when booked in advance, rising to €63 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 Helsinki by flight

Flights between Vilnius and Helsinki take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 19m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Finnair.

Typical fare range is €59–193. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 95 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vilnius to Helsinki by car

The driving distance from Vilnius to Helsinki is approximately 701 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 6h 47m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €73–134 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Lithuania–Finland 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 104 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vilnius and Helsinki is approximately 610 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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