Warsaw to Vilnius by train
Vilnius lies 393 km (244 mi) north-east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Poland and Lithuania rail, over roughly 480 km (298 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Warsaw | Vilnius | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 542,366 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Stations on record | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station |
Clocks in Vilnius are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 5 h 39 min journey lands 6 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vilnius
Crossing from Poland into Lithuania: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
Where to book trains from Warsaw to Vilnius
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Staying in Vilnius
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius. Of the 624 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (407), and 6 are five-star. Across 380 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 403,813 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vilnius from Warsaw?
393 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Warsaw; by road roughly 480 km (298 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Vilnius by train?
About 5 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Vilnius?
Vilnius is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vilnius against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Vilnius?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vilnius?
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius, 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.