Vilnius to Orsha by train
Orsha lies 331 km (205 mi) east of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania and Belarus rail, over roughly 403 km (251 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vilnius | Orsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Belarus |
| Population | 542,366 | 101,662 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Stations on record | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station | Orsha-Tsentralnaya, Orsha-Zakhodnyaya, Orsha-Uskhodnyaya |
What changes when you arrive in Orsha
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 Orsha
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Staying in Orsha
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Common questions
How far is Orsha from Vilnius?
331 km (205 mi) in a straight line, east of Vilnius; by road roughly 403 km (251 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Orsha by train?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Orsha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Orsha?
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.