How to travel from Vienna to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 531 miles (856 km)

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$152

Average price

$73

Average price

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5h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

21h 21m

Average total duration

20h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

2.6 - 5.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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

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from Vienna to Bucharest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM19h30
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:15PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$721One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10PM23h35
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
09:45PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS697
03:50PM1h35
Vienna International Airport
06:25PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
$1371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35AM20h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:00AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:15PM21h00
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:15PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:15AM22h45
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
09:00AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$671One-way
2 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS691
06:30AM1h35
Vienna International Airport
09:05AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
$1371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW63292
11:35AM9h50
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
10:25PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport
$2081One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW63292
12:45PM8h40
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
10:25PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport
$2101One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest 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 Vienna to Bucharest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bucharest is a flight with an average price of $24 (€20).

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

A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $40 (€33).

A flight is $244 (€200) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $269 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 18h 30m.

Bus takes on average 18h 30m.

The distance from Vienna to Bucharest is approximately 531 miles (856 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bucharest is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bucharest 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 Vienna to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Pegasus Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Buzz to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB to go to Bucharest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Buzz.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Istanbul, Chișinău. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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