How to travel from Bucharest to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $114 (€94).

A bus is $341 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $418 (€344).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 29m.

Bus takes on average 20h 27m.

The distance from Bucharest to Vienna is approximately 531 miles (856 km).

The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Vienna is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, 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.
• Trains mostly depart from Bucharest and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Pegasus, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, tarom, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Buzz, Ryanair to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Buzz, Ryanair.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.

Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.