Vilnius to Warsaw by train 2026

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Two LTG Link trains a day run from Vilnius to Warsaw, with one change at Mockava. The journey takes 7 h 32 min–7 h 40 min, and a second-class ticket costs from €15.90 per person. The bus is faster: the fastest FlixBus service takes 6 h 25 min, and the cheapest FlixBus ticket cost from €14.49 (for the 13 and 15 November services). We checked the times and prices on 2026-10-06 for departure on 27 November 2026 and return on 29 November.

When the trains run

LTG Link says that Warsaw can be reached twice a day and that the journey between the capitals takes about 7 h 30 min (LTG Link, checked on 2026-10-06). A search for a given date showed these services. In Poland the clock is one hour behind Lithuania, so the times in Warsaw are local time.

Direction	Departure	Arrival	Journey time
Vilnius–Warsaw, Fri 27 November	06:27	13:07	7 h 40 min
Vilnius–Warsaw, Fri 27 November	12:35	19:07	7 h 32 min
Warsaw–Vilnius, Sun 29 November	08:53	17:25	7 h 32 min
Warsaw–Vilnius, Sun 29 November	14:53	23:25	7 h 32 min

The arrival station in Warsaw appears in the search as Central (Warszawa Centralna). The train also stops at the East and West stations.

Why you have to change

The Vilnius–Warsaw services run with a change at Mockava station in Lithuania. The change takes place on the same platform. If the Polish train has not yet arrived, LTG Link says to wait on the current train. There is one ticket for both legs, because under the terms of carriage a single contract of carriage is made (terms, checked on 2026-10-06).

What the train costs compared with the bus

LTG Link uses dynamic pricing: a second-class ticket from €15.90, regular price €29.00. The cheap ticket cannot be changed or refunded, and their number is limited.

On the same days FlixBus showed direct services. The fastest bus from Vilnius left at 00:05 and took 6 h 25 min. The cheapest FlixBus ticket for the 13 and 15 November services cost from €14.49 per person (guide to the bus (in Lithuanian), checked on 2026-10-07); we do not compare them directly with the train dates’ prices. In all, the search showed 32 direct services. You will find more about them in the guide Vilnius to Warsaw by bus (in Lithuanian).

The train suits you if you want to travel on one ticket system and at only two fixed times. If time matters more, choose the bus.

What to know before you buy

• When to buy. Online and in the LTG Link app, tickets are on sale up to 60 days ahead, and at ticket machines up to 7 days ahead.
• Onward travel in Poland. For tickets to other Polish cities from Warsaw, LTG Link advises buying on the PKP Intercity website.
• Hand luggage. You can carry luggage free of charge if the sum of its length, width and height does not exceed 200 cm and its weight 36 kg.
• Children. A child under 6 travels free without a separate seat. For children aged 6–16 the price of regular tickets is 50% lower; discounts do not apply to cheap tickets.
• Food. On the Vilnius–Mockava section you can choose from a menu, and on Polish trains on the Mockava–Kraków route a bistro car runs.

What to do in Warsaw

The Warsaw Rising Museum is open on Monday and Wednesday to Friday 8:00–18:00, on Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, and closed on Tuesday. A ticket costs 35 PLN, about €7.94. We converted zlotys to euros at the NBP rate of 28 October (€1 = 4.4090 PLN). Source: museum FAQ, checked on 2026-10-06. More about the city: the Warsaw page and the weekend in Warsaw guide (in Lithuanian).

Frequently asked questions

Is the train Vilnius–Warsaw direct?

No. The services run with one change at Mockava, on the same platform.

How many services a day?

The search for 27 November showed two services from Vilnius, and for 29 November two services from Warsaw.