Vilnius to Vienna by train
Vienna lies 947 km (589 mi) south-west of Vilnius, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania and Austria rail, over roughly 1,156 km (718 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vilnius | Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Austria |
| Population | 542,366 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Stations on record | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station | Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Südbahnhof, Hausfeldstraße |
Clocks in Vienna are 1 h behind Vilnius right now, so a 11 h 28 min journey lands only 10 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vienna
Crossing from Lithuania into Austria: the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book trains from Vilnius to Vienna
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Staying in Vienna
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Common questions
How far is Vienna from Vilnius?
947 km (589 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Vilnius; by road roughly 1,156 km (718 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Vienna by train?
About 11 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Vienna?
Vienna is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Vienna against Europe/Vilnius).
What currency do I need in Vienna?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vienna?
Our booking partner lists 4,486+ places to stay in Vienna, 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 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.