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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 $41. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
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$155 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Vienna to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM19h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$921One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:45 PM19h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$921One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 6796:50 PM1h35Vienna International Airport9:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM21h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM19h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM20h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1051One-way1 transfer
OS6939:50 AM1h35Vienna International Airport12:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
OS69512:35 PM1h35Vienna International Airport3:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
W6329212:45 PM8h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:30 PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
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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 $41 (€33).
A flight is $249 (€200) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $274 (€220).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 30m.
Bus takes on average 18h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bucharest by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Bucharest by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Pegasus Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Buzz to go to Bucharest by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
- 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, Buzz.
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