How to travel from Bucharest to Vienna

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Compare train, 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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $25.

Distance: 531 miles (856 km)

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$154

Average price

$77

Average price

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5h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 42m

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3h 0m

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21h 53m

Average total duration

21h 23m

Onboard

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30m

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2.6 - 5.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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from Bucharest to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 678
09:55PM1h40
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
10:35PMVienna International Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Union Ivkoni
11:15PM25h44
București, Autogara Militari
11:59PMVienna, Erdberg
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 678
09:55PM1h40
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
10:35PMVienna International Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
05:00PM20h15
București, Autogara Militari
12:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$1041One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM22h10
București, Autogara Militari
02:10PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:45AM19h50
București, Autogara Militari
10:35PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$921One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS692
09:50AM1h40
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
10:30AMVienna International Airport
$1701One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticOS694
01:20PM1h40
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
02:00PMVienna International Airport
$1701One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS698
07:10PM1h40
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
07:50PMVienna International Airport
$1701One-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 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $45 (€37).

A flight is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 13m.

Bus takes on average 19h 30m.

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 train, 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 FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Romanian Railways (CFR).
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air.
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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