Trains to Lithuania - how and what is the best way to get there? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Train EC 144 Hancza is the key service connecting Poland and Lithuania, requiring one change at Mackow
• The route from Krakow to Vilnius covers approximately 810 km and takes 13 hours and 41 minutes
• A single through ticket for the Poland-Lithuania journey can be purchased on PolishTrains without registration
• The average ticket price from Krakow to Vilnius is around 148 zloty, with discounts available for students, seniors and families
• Vilnius railway station is centrally located near the Old Town, with trains within Lithuania departing on average every 10 minutes
• Boarding points in Poland include Krakow, Kielce, Skarzysko-Kamienna, Radom, Warsaw and Suwalki

If you are looking for a connection to Lithuania, it is worth choosing the single ticket option. It is primarily available between Cracow and Vilnius. This train requires only one change of train, so it is almost direct. Buying this ticket is a great convenience, as you don't have to spend time looking for other connections. So just purchase it and enjoy your journey.

The route between Cracow and Vilnius is approximately 810 kilometres. The connection starts at the main railway station in Cracow on Pawia Street. It runs through several major cities, so you can easily join other regions of the country. You will need to purchase a ticket for train EC 144 Hańcza. This route includes, among others, the following stops:

- Kraków Główny at 3:47

- Kielce Główny at 5:40,

- Skarżysko-Kamienna at 6:16,

- Radom Główny at 6:43,

- Warszawa Zachodnia at 7:42,

- Warszawa Centralna at 7:48,

- Warszawa Wschodnia at 8:01,

- Białystok at 9:48,

- Suwałki at 12:11,

- Maciekowo at 13:35,

- Kaunas at 16:40.

The train terminates at Vilnius (LT) station in Vilnius. It arrives there at 17:29. The entire journey takes 13 hours and 41 minutes. Vilnius railway station is located on Geležinkelio Street. It is centrally located, close to the Old Town, making the station very well connected. Trains in Lithuania leave it every 10 minutes on average.

The cost of a ticket for train EC 144 Hancza is on average 148 zloty. Seats are reserved on the vehicle. It is therefore not possible to board the train without purchasing a ticket with an assigned seat number in advance. It is therefore advisable to purchase a ticket in advance, as a reservation allows you to have a relaxed, stress-free journey. It is also a good idea to check for discounts offered by carriers. Information about these is available at www.polishtrains.eu, where discounts are available for students, pensioners or families with children. A card or a certificate issued by the relevant public administration body entitles the holder to discounts.

According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the happiest place to live on the globe for people under 30 is Lithuania. Trains are a very good way of exploring the country, both because of their easy accessibility and low ticket prices. The Lithuanian rail network offers convenient connections to many destinations, covering not only cities and towns, but often villages as well. For this reason, trains in Lithuania are very attractive to anyone who values comfort and simple planning when visiting.

The Lithuanian railway offers train connections within the country, but also beyond its borders, including to Poland. There are daily courses available that run on sections such as:

• Vilnius - Suwałki,

• Vilnius - Cracow,

• Vilnius - Białystok,

• Kaunas - Central Warsaw.

It is also worth mentioning that connections in the Poland-Lithuania relation are gaining better and better prospects. This is due to the development of the normal railway line Rail Baltica. It connects Poland with the Baltic countries, including neighbouring Lithuania. It functions as part of the trans-European corridor and its main stops are: Warsaw, Kaunas, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki. Interchange stations have been designated in Lithuanian Marijampole and Šostakiai for regional connections running on the Rail Baltica line. An additional facility is the addition of a connection between Vilnius and Cracow offered in the afternoon. The project is developing rapidly. As a result, trains in Lithuania are becoming an increasingly favourable option for travel in Europe, especially for Poles.

Railways in Lithuania cover 1,911 kilometres of railway lines. The main carrier is Lietuvos geležinkeliai (LG). It is the Lithuanian national network. It manages transport on sections with a total length of 1,770 kilometres. It consists of companies such as LTG Infra (for infrastructure management), LTG Cargo (for freight transport) and LTG Link (covering passenger connections).

LTGLink is the company to which trains in Lithuania are subordinated. The largest station served is Vilnius station, which is also the head office of Lietuvos Geležinkeliai. The Lithuanian railway provides connections of a high travel standard.

Lithuania is now an increasingly popular destination. You can get there from Poland by train EC 144 Hancza, which leaves Cracow at 3:47 a.m. In addition, there are also connections offered by the Lithuanian railway, providing access to various European cities. Go on an adventure!