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 28 October 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 |
| Siauliai · Lithuania | 186 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Suwałki · Poland | 165 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Panevezys · Lithuania | 130 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Ełk · Poland | 212 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
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 → 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 |
Vilnius → Riga → Siauliai → Vilnius
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Vilnius, 2 nights in Riga, 1 night in Siauliai
- About 9 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Vilnius → Riga | 3 h 40 min |
| Riga → Siauliai | 2 h 10 min |
| Siauliai → Vilnius | 3 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.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in VilniusFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in VilniusEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Vilnius
Airports with direct flights to Vilnius, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Norway 2
BergenOslo
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, Siauliai, Suwałki, 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, Riga and Kaunas, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Vilnius, 2 nights in Riga, 1 night in Kaunas), with about 9 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Vilnius?
From 39 airports in 23 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Vilnius is cheap.