Day trip from Vilnius to Minsk
Minsk lies 172 km (107 mi) south-east of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 172 km (107 mi) apart, Minsk is a realistic day trip from Vilnius: about 2 h 48 min each way by road.
| Vilnius | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Belarus |
| Population | 542,366 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Postal codes | 01001–27102 | 220002–220141 |
What changes when you arrive in Minsk
Crossing from Lithuania into Belarus: money changes from the Euro to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
What to see in Minsk
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Belarus | 697,797 | 2016 |
| Cinema Aurora | 414,064 | 2016 |
| Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus | 247,200 | 2018 |
| Belarusian National Arts Museum | 215,800 | 2012 |
| Belarusian State Musical Theatre | 136,100 | 2018 |
| Fundamental library of the Belarusian State University | 26,000 | — |
The busiest is Cinema Belarus at 697,797 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Minsk
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Staying in Minsk
Our booking partner lists 212 places to stay in Minsk. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (130), and 3 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,091 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Minsk
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Common questions
How far is Minsk from Vilnius?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Vilnius; by road roughly 210 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Minsk by road?
About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Minsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Minsk?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
Where can I stay in Minsk?
Our booking partner lists 212 places to stay in Minsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.