How far is it from Zagreb to Vilnius?

The distance between Zagreb and Vilnius is 969 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Vilnius?

The drive from Zagreb to Vilnius takes approximately 16 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Zagreb to Vilnius?

The fastest route from Zagreb to Vilnius covers 969 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 25 min.

Which direction is Vilnius from Zagreb?

Vilnius lies roughly to the north-east of Zagreb.

Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Vilnius follow?

The drive from Zagreb to Vilnius mainly follows A2, A1, S61. The longest single stretch is 169 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Vilnius?

Towns on the route from Zagreb to Vilnius include Graz, Wien, Katowice, Łódź, Kaunas.

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Distance: 969 miDuration: 16 h 25 min

Driving from Zagreb to Vilnius takes about 16 h 25 min via A1. The distance is 969 mi. The straight-line distance is 737 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kozjak nad Pesnico, Wien, Katowice, Warszawa, Fabijoniškės. Driving directions

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The drive from Zagreb in Croatia to Vilnius in Lithuania is a lengthy one, taking you right through the middle of Europe. Expect to cover around 1558 kilometres, which will take approximately 16.4 hours behind the wheel. Once you’ve left Croatia, remember that you’ll need to pay tolls on the motorways, but once you cross into Lithuania, all roads are toll-free. Throughout the journey, you’ll be driving on the right. This route offers a varied landscape as you cross several borders on your way to the Baltic capital. It’s a long drive, but a rewarding one for anyone keen on a European road trip from south to north.

1 Depart right onto Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 84 yd
2 Continue straight onto Ilica 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Frankopanska ulica 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Trg Republike Hrvatske 169 yd
5 Continue straight onto Rooseveltov trg 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Savska cesta 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Zagrebačka avenija 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ljubljanska avenija 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Jankomirski most 1 mi
10 Take ramp straight 55 yd
11 Continue straight 54 yd
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Zagrebačka obilaznica 5 mi

14 Continue straight onto Most Krapina 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Zagrebačka obilaznica 33 mi
16 Continue straight 21 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left 16 mi
19 Continue straight onto Pyhrn Autobahn 26 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left onto Süd Autobahn 31 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto Süd Autobahn 82 mi
23 Keep slightly left onto Süd Autobahn 2 mi
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Hochstraße Inzersdorf 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto Südosttangente 4 mi
27 Continue straight onto Hochstraße St. Marx 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Praterbrücke 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 1 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto Südosttangente 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Tunnel Stadlau 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 2 mi
34 Continue straight onto Wiener Nordrand Schnellstraße 5 mi
35 Continue straight onto Wiener Außenring Schnellstraße 5 mi
36 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
37 Continue straight onto Nord/Weinviertel Autobahn 30 mi
38 Turn straight 2 mi
39 Enter roundabout right onto Umfahrung Drasenhofen 70 yd
40 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Umfahrung Drasenhofen 4 mi
41 Enter roundabout straight 57 yd
42 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
43 Continue straight 2 mi
44 At roundabout, take exit straight onto 28. října 1 mi
45 At roundabout, take exit straight 28 mi
46 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
47 Merge slightly left 62 mi
48 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
49 Keep slightly left 2 mi
50 Keep slightly left 1 mi
51 Merge slightly left 49 mi
52 Continue straight onto Autostrada Bursztynowa 136 mi
53 Keep slightly left onto Autostrada Bursztynowa 34 mi
54 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
55 Keep slightly right 1 mi
56 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Wolności 55 mi
57 Continue straight 2 mi
58 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
59 Continue straight 66 mi
60 Keep slightly right onto Via Baltica 133 mi
61 Continue straight onto Europos g. 3 mi
62 Continue straight onto Via Baltica 17 mi
63 Continue straight onto Europos g. 2 mi
64 Continue straight onto Via Baltica 5 mi
65 Continue straight onto Kauno g. 4 mi
66 Continue straight onto Via Baltica 22 mi
67 Continue straight onto Marijampolės g. 2 mi
68 Take exit slightly right onto Via Baltica 1 mi
69 Continue straight onto Baltijos g. 4 mi
70 Continue straight onto Via Baltikos kel. 3 mi
71 Keep slightly left onto Vakarinis aplinkl. 4 mi
72 Merge slightly left onto Islandijos pl. 1 mi
73 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
74 Keep slightly left 1 mi
75 Merge slightly left onto Islandijos pl. 54 mi
76 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
77 Continue slightly right onto Gariūnų g. 2 mi
78 Continue straight onto Oslo g. 2 mi
79 Continue straight onto Laisvės pr. 1 mi
80 Take exit straight 1 mi
81 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
82 Exit rotary straight 147 yd
83 Continue straight 137 yd
84 Keep slightly left 54 yd
85 Merge slightly left onto Geležinio Vilko g. 2 mi
86 Turn slightly right onto Pakalnės g. 1 mi
87 At end of road, turn right onto J. Jasinskio g. 81 yd
88 Turn left onto V. Kudirkos g. 1 mi
89 Continue straight onto J. Tumo-Vaižganto g. 1 mi
90 At end of road, turn right onto A. Goštauto g. 1 mi
91 Continue straight onto Tilto g. 1 mi
92 Turn slightly right onto K. Sirvydo g. 75 yd
93 Turn right onto Šv. Jurgio g. 48 yd
94 Arrive left onto Šv. Jurgio g.

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The return trip from Vilnius to Zagreb covers roughly the same distance, 969 mi.

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How far is it from Zagreb to Vilnius?: The distance between Zagreb and Vilnius is 969 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Vilnius?: The drive from Zagreb to Vilnius takes approximately 16 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Zagreb to Vilnius?: The fastest route from Zagreb to Vilnius covers 969 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 25 min.
Which direction is Vilnius from Zagreb?: Vilnius lies roughly to the north-east of Zagreb.
Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Vilnius follow?: The drive from Zagreb to Vilnius mainly follows A2, A1, S61. The longest single stretch is 169 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Vilnius?: Towns on the route from Zagreb to Vilnius include Graz, Wien, Katowice, Łódź, Kaunas.

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