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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 Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 53m Average total duration 21h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 13m.
Bus takes on average 19h 30m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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