Vilnius to Vitebsk by train
Vitebsk lies 319 km (198 mi) east of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 35 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania and Belarus rail, over roughly 390 km (242 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vilnius | Vitebsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Belarus |
| Population | 542,366 | 358,927 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Stations on record | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station | Vitsebsk train station |
What changes when you arrive in Vitebsk
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 Vitebsk
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Staying in Vitebsk
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Common questions
How far is Vitebsk from Vilnius?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, east of Vilnius; by road roughly 390 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Vitebsk by train?
About 4 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Vitebsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vitebsk?
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 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.