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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
10 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 16 buses that leave Cluj-Napoca for Vienna on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 566 km distance in an average of 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna:
A bus is $265 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna costing on average $322 (€263).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $170 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€93). The journey takes 11h 13m versus 7h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Trans Nicolaescu.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Vienna buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 12h25 | 6:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 13h20 | 7:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h45 | 10:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 16h00 | 10:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h25 | 10:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h20 | 10:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h40 | 10:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h55 | 10:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 12h40 | 10:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 10h25 | 8:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 12h35 | 1:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 15h00 | 4:45 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 13h10 | 2:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 11h50 | 5:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 13h55 | 11:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 10h45 | 7:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 351 miles (566 km) distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 351 miles (566 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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