- To Vilnius from Prague by train
- How to get from Prague to Vilnius by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The Czech capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics are separated by approximately 1,120 kilometers. All ground routes pass through Poland, and therefore, when looking for the best option for getting from Prague to Vilnius, it is worth considering possible flights with transfers in Warsaw and other cities of the country.
To Vilnius from Prague by train
Direct trains from Prague to Vilnius are not yet on the timetable of Czech and other European railways, but with transfers in Warsaw, Minsk or Bohumin, you can reach your destination in about a day. Ticket prices, timetables and early booking options should be checked on the carriers' websites, for example, at www.bahn.de.
The price and not a very convenient route associated with transfers makes this type of transport for traveling from the Czech Republic to Lithuania not very convenient. If you are not frightened by the prospect of spending a day on wheels, you will need to get to the main railway station in Prague, from where trains leave.
The station is located at Wilsonova 8, the desired station on the red line of the Prague metro is called Hlavní Nádraží. While waiting for your flight, you can use the luggage storage service, where the cost of one piece of luggage is 2 euros. The building houses several shops, cafes, a hairdresser, a pharmacy and a currency exchange office.
In Vilnius, trains arrive at the main city station, located at: st. Paniaru, 56.
How to get from Prague to Vilnius by bus
The bus service between Prague and Vilnius is much cheaper and a trip by this type of ground transport will cost the traveler about 40 euros. Transit flights through the city of Marijampole in the south-west of Lithuania are organized daily by Ecolines. Buses leave from the Central Bus Station in Prague at 20.20. In Marijampole, passengers arrive at about 2 pm the next day, and in Vilnius - in another 2.5 hours.
The long journey will allow you to brighten up the comfort of European buses. All cars are equipped with air conditioning and dry closets. Passengers can use sockets for recharging electronic equipment, coffee machines, and place their luggage in the spacious cargo hold.
Useful information:
The main Prague bus station is called ÚAN Florenc Praha and is located at the address: Křižíkova 6. Bus station opening hours: from 4.00 to 24.00 The easiest way to get to the bus station is on the lines B and C of the Prague metro. The stop you want is called Florenc. Passengers waiting for their flight are encouraged to grab a bite to eat at the café, use the free Wi-Fi to check emails, exchange currency and leave their belongings in the luggage room.
Choosing wings
There are no direct flights from Prague to Vilnius in the schedules of European airlines yet, but with connections from the Czech to Lithuanian capital, you can get on the wings of Ryanair (from 130 euros through Milan), Ukraine International Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic (from 140 euros through Kiev, Stockholm and Riga, respectively). Travel time, excluding connection, will be from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the route.
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To get to Prague airport. Vaclav Havel, located 17 km from the Czech capital, you will need to use the metro and bus services. On the subway, take the A line to the Nádraží Veleslavín terminal station. There you need to change to buses NN 119 and 100 to the airport. The road will take a total of no more than half an hour. Buses leave at five-minute and fifteen-minute intervals during rush hour and early morning and evening, respectively.
Arriving at Vilnius airport, take a taxi or bus to get to the center of the capital. The cost of a taxi ride is around 15 euros. The N1 buses run towards the railway station, and the N2 buses run towards the city center.
The car is not a luxury
When traveling from Prague to Vilnius by car, remember that it is important to follow traffic rules in Europe. Firstly, the police rarely make concessions here, and, secondly, the fines for offenses on the road look very solid.
In many European countries, a special permit is required to travel on toll sections of the autobahns. It is called a vignette and is purchased at checkpoints when crossing borders or at gas stations in border areas. The cost of such a permit is approximately € 10 for 10 days in each country.
The price of parking a car per hour in European cities is approximately 2 euros. You can park for free on weekends or at night, but in each case, this should be specified additionally.
The cost of a liter of gasoline in the Czech Republic and Lithuania is about 1.15 euros.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
