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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $22.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$242 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 6m Average total duration 19h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Vienna:
A bus is $166 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $242 (€200).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Bucharest to Vienna
How to get from Bucharest to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 AM19h50București, Autogara Militari10:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 AM19h50București, Autogara Militari10:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6986:55 PM1h40Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:35 PMVienna International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
D 3463:00 PM19h22Bucharest9:22 AMVienna Hbf$801One-way0 transfers
D 346 · RJX199793:00 PM19h57Bucharest9:57 AMVienna Airport$931One-way1 transfer
D 346 · RJX199123:00 PM19h18Bucharest9:18 AMVienna Hbf$1651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 PM18h35București, Autogara Militari4:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM19h30București, Autogara Militari10:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM20h05București, Autogara Militari10:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$681One-way0 transfers
FR 6789:50 PM1h45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport10:35 PMVienna International Airport$851One-way0 transfers
OS6941:15 PM1h40Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport1:55 PMVienna International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
OS6963:55 PM1h40Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport4:35 PMVienna International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Vienna:
A bus is $166 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Vienna costing on average $242 (€200).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 36m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- 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 to go to Vienna by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air.
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