How to travel from Bucharest to Vienna

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Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 531 miles (856 km)

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Driving

$157

Average price

$79

Average price

Cheapest

$268

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 42m

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21h 53m

Average total duration

21h 23m

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30m

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11h 37m

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2.6 - 5.1kg

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0.9 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Vienna:

A bus is $173 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $252 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bucharest and Vienna including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bucharest to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Bucharest to Vienna

How to get from Bucharest to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM20h15
    București, Autogara Militari
    12:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $981One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM19h30
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS692
    9:50 AM1h40
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    10:30 AMVienna International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM18h35
    București, Autogara Militari
    4:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM19h50
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM20h05
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS694
    1:15 PM1h40
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    1:55 PMVienna International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticOS696
    3:55 PM1h40
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    4:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS698
    6:55 PM1h40
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    7:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bucharest to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bucharest and Vienna including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Vienna:

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $90 (€72).

A bus is $78 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $157 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 13m.

Bus takes on average 21h 23m.

The distance from Bucharest to Vienna is approximately 531 miles (856 km).
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Vienna is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Vienna as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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