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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Bucharest
Cheapest price
$254
Average price
$254
Fastest journey
19 h 44 m
Average duration
19 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
856 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $254 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $254.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vienna for Bucharest on Sat, Jan 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct trains cover the 856 km distance in an average of 19 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest trains will take 19 h 44 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bucharest
Omio 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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €202.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€202 Average price | €103 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Bucharest train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Bucharest trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:42 PM Vienna | 19h44 | 3:26 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Bucharest
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Trains from Vienna to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $256 (€202) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:42, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 531 miles (856 km) distance in 19h 44m.
Distance 531 miles (856 km) |
Average train duration 19h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $256 (€202) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 19h 44m |
First train 19:42 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB from Vienna to Bucharest trainsÖBB trains will get you between Vienna and Bucharest from $32 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Bucharest
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