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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s main fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
17 h 55 m
Average duration
18 h 29 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
856 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Bucharest will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 14 buses that leave Vienna for Bucharest on Tue, Jun 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 856 km distance in an average of 18 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 19 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $272.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $272 Average price | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 0m Average total duration 18h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bucharest:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $193 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $272 (€220).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 29m.
Train takes on average 18h 30m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€64) compared to roughly $258 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179 (€145). The journey takes 15h 29m versus 11h 57m 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, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Bucharest buses for today, Monday, June 15. 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 | 8:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h15 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 18h15 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h55 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h00 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h30 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h35 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h30 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h40 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h25 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h25 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h45 | 10:10 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h00 | 9:55 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h45 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h30 | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 23h35 | 6:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Vienna to Bucharest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) 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 531 miles (856 km) distance in 17h 55m.
Distance 531 miles (856 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 55m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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