Route guide

Vilnius → Venice

1379 km · Lithuania to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Vilnius to Venice

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

🚄Train

€98–288

Duration: 11h 29m

via LTG Link, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–117

Duration: 19h 42m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~39 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€90–285

Duration: 4h 20m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~215 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€165–303

Duration: 15h 19m

~234 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1379 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 Italy. 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 Venice — every option in detail

Vilnius to Venice by train

Trains link Vilnius (Lithuania) and Venice (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 29m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include LTG Link, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €98 to €288. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 215 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~196 kg on this distance.

Vilnius to Venice by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vilnius and Venice with a typical journey of 19h 42m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €117 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 Venice by flight

Flights between Vilnius and Venice take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 20m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €90–285. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 215 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vilnius to Venice by car

The driving distance from Vilnius to Venice is approximately 1586 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h 19m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €165–303 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Lithuania–Italy 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 234 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vilnius and Venice is approximately 1379 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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