Fellow travelers,
We are planning to travel from Vilnius, Lithuania to Gdansk, Poland, where our RS tour begins in July 2026. Rome2Rio suggests flying may be our best option, but I'm wondering if anyone here has rented a car and driven this route, and if so, would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance!
Posted by
Freedonia
18597 posts
It's not easy going from Vilnius to Gdansk. You either fly and change planes somewhere or take the train via Warsaw. (There may be another train route and I'm sure someone will find it.)
As for rental.....I've never done it but I can think of two issues:
1) Will the rental car companies allow you to take a care from Lithuania and drop it in Poland.
2) How bad will the drop off charges be?
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
25577 posts
I love off the wall questions. I looked at Rome to Rio and they show a simple 6 hour drive THRUOUGH KALENGRAD. NO! probably not a good idea. Maybe not even currently possible. I have no idea. But the bus is a mere 10 hours: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Vilnius/Gda%C5%84sk
I dont know how much time you have but this looks to be one of those opportunities to see one more place on your way. What place? The one half way (in time) betweek Vilnius and Gdansk. By flight the only two that seem to make sense or Copenhagen or Berlin. Gdansk just isnt well connected. Maybe you do better to extend your tour at the end instead of the begining.
Posted by
OP
15 posts
Thank you for your thoughts. I think we'll fly!
Posted by
OP
15 posts
Thanks for your comments. You've helped me confirm our plans to fly!