Vilnius to Brest by train
Brest lies 305 km (190 mi) south of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania and Belarus rail, over roughly 372 km (231 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vilnius | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Belarus |
| Population | 542,366 | 347,138 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Stations on record | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station | Brest-Tsentralny railway station, Brest-Palyeski, Brest-East railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Brest
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.
Where to book trains from Vilnius to Brest
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Staying in Brest
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Vilnius?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, south of Vilnius; by road roughly 372 km (231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Brest by train?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Brest?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.