Route guide

Vilnius → Stuttgart

1284 km · Lithuania to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €41+ by bus

How to travel from Vilnius to Stuttgart

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

🚄Train

€92–271

Duration: 10h 42m

via LTG Link, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€41–110

Duration: 18h 21m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~36 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€86–274

Duration: 4h 13m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~200 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€154–283

Duration: 14h 16m

~218 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1284 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 Stuttgart — every option in detail

Vilnius to Stuttgart by train

Trains link Vilnius (Lithuania) and Stuttgart (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 42m 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 €92 to €271. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 18 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 200 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~182 kg on this distance.

Vilnius to Stuttgart by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vilnius and Stuttgart with a typical journey of 18h 21m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €41 when booked in advance, rising to €110 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 Stuttgart by flight

Flights between Vilnius and Stuttgart take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 13m 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 €86–274. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 200 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vilnius to Stuttgart by car

The driving distance from Vilnius to Stuttgart is approximately 1477 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 14h 16m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €154–283 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 218 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vilnius and Stuttgart is approximately 1284 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.

↔ Reverse: Stuttgart to Vilnius All routes from Vilnius All routes to Stuttgart