More cities in one trip from Vilnius
Vilnius (Lithuania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 39 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Latvia, Poland). The most searched are Riga, Kaunas and Białystok; the quickest to reach is Kaunas, about 1 h 15 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 39 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Vilnius
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga · Latvia | 262 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Kaunas · Lithuania | 91 km | 1 h 15 min | Bus |
| Białystok · Poland | 221 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Łomża · Poland | 269 km | 4 h 30 min | Bus |
| Suwałki · Poland | 165 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Siauliai · Lithuania | 186 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Panevezys · Lithuania | 130 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Ełk · Poland | 212 km | 5 h 5 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Vilnius
Land in Vilnius, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Vilnius → Kaunas → Suwałki → Vilnius
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Vilnius, 2 nights in Kaunas, 1 night in Suwałki
- About 6 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Vilnius → Kaunas | 1 h 15 min |
| Kaunas → Suwałki | 1 h 50 min |
| Suwałki → Vilnius | 3 h 35 min |
Vilnius → Riga → Kaunas → Vilnius
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Vilnius, 2 nights in Riga, 1 night in Kaunas
- About 9 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Vilnius → Riga | 3 h 40 min |
| Riga → Kaunas | 4 h 5 min |
| Kaunas → Vilnius | 1 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Vilnius
Airports with direct flights to Vilnius, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Norway 2
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Albania 1
Austria 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Billund
Estonia 1
Finland 1
Turku
Georgia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Islanda 1
Israele 1
Malta 1
Montenegro 1
Netherlands 1
United Kingdom 1
Multi-city trips including Vilnius
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Vilnius?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Riga, Kaunas, Białystok, Łomża, Suwałki, Siauliai, Panevezys and Ełk. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Vilnius to Riga?
About 3 h 40 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 262 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Vilnius?
For Vilnius, Kaunas and Suwałki, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Vilnius, 2 nights in Kaunas, 1 night in Suwałki), with about 6 h 40 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Vilnius?
From 39 airports in 23 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Vilnius is cheap.