- To Warsaw from Vilnius by train
- How to get from Vilnius to Warsaw by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The capitals of Lithuania and Poland are quite far from each other by European standards. To overcome the 450 kilometers separating them, you can use both ground and air transport. When choosing a route how to get from Vilnius to Warsaw, pay attention to the offers of car rental companies, because the journey by car will only take about six hours.
To Warsaw from Vilnius by train
In Vilnius, the railway station, from where many trains depart every day to different European countries, is located at the address: st. Paniaru, 56. The easiest way to get there is by bus route N2.
There are no direct flights to Warsaw, but tourists can get to the city through Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Travel time takes about 4 hours to Minsk and about seven more to Warsaw Central Station. Ticket prices start from 65 euros in class 2 carriages.
How to get from Vilnius to Warsaw by bus
Several carriers offer bus services between the capitals of Lithuania and Poland. The fare is no more than 20 euros. The buses of the Esolines company are the most popular among travelers on this route:
- Flights from Vilnius to Poland are overnight with this carrier. The bus leaves at 22 o'clock from the capital of Lithuania and arrives at the destination in 8, 5 hours.
- The fare is about 16 euros. The price may vary depending on the day of the week. It is best to book your tickets well in advance, especially during school holidays and during holidays.
- The official website of the company is www.ecolines.net. There you can find out all the details, as well as book and purchase travel documents.
LuxExpress also operates a bus service between the two European capitals. It offers four daily flights - the first at 6.30 am and the night at 22.30. Passengers will have to spend from 7 to 8 hours on the way, and the fare is only 5 to 18 euros. Due to the very pleasant prices, it is worth booking tickets for the buses of this carrier in advance.
Eurolines carries passengers from Vilnius to Warsaw for 18 euros. Buses on this route are passing, and therefore it is important to buy tickets in advance in order to be in time for free seats. The fare is about 18 euros, cars leave from the Vilnius bus station. The advantage of this company is that luxury buses operate on this route. At the service of their passengers - individual adjustment of air conditioning, multimedia, sockets for charging phones, dry closets and coffee machines. The spacious luggage compartment allows you to conveniently store suitcases and bags of any size.
Choosing wings
The fastest way to overcome the 500 kilometers separating Vilnius and Warsaw will be helped by the national air carrier of Poland. A direct flight with LOT Polish Airlines takes just over an hour. The ticket costs around € 90, but the airline often offers special prices. By subscribing to the e-mail newsletter and having the opportunity to book early, you can significantly save on your flight.
European low-cost airlines Wizz Air and RyanAir often arrange promotions, thanks to which you will be able to get from Vilnius to Warsaw for only 30-40 euros. The only inconvenience can be the docking in one of the European capitals, which takes several hours.
Vilnius International Airport was built just 7 km from the city center. Tourists can get to the passenger terminal by taxi or city buses. On the N1 route, they run from the railway station of the Lithuanian capital, and on the N2 route, from the center of the old town. The price of a trip by bus is about 1.5 euros, by taxi - an order of magnitude more expensive.
Flights from Vilnius and other European cities arrive at Warsaw Chopin International Airport. It is located 10 km from the Polish capital. Public transport will help you get from the passenger terminal to the city's main attractions. The most convenient are buses of routes NN175, 188, 148 and 331, and night passengers are served by bus N32, which delivers everyone to the area of the main railway station.
The car is not a luxury
A great way to see a lot of interesting things is to travel from Lithuania to Poland by car on your own. As a means of transportation, you can choose both a personal car and a rented vehicle. There is a wide variety of rental offices in the airports of most cities in the Old World.
When choosing a passenger car, do not forget about the need to strictly follow the traffic rules. Violations are punishable in Europe by heavy fines. For example, for talking on the phone while driving without using a hand-free device in Poland, you will have to pay about 45 euros, and in Lithuania - about 90 euros. Seat belts must be worn not only by drivers, but also by passengers. The fine for violation of this traffic rules is 50 euros.
Useful information for car enthusiasts:
- The cost of a liter of gasoline in Poland and Lithuania is approximately 1.1 euros.
- The cheapest fuel can be poured at gas stations near outlets and large shopping centers. Refueling in such places, you can save up to 10% of the money spent on gasoline.
- The price of an hour of parking in Lithuania is 0.3-1.8 euros, depending on the area of the city. In the evenings and on weekends, you will not have to pay for parking in most cases.
- In Lithuania, there are no toll road sections for cars whose weight does not exceed 8 tons. In Poland, on some sections of the autobahns, you can only drive for money.
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.
