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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bucharest:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $192 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $271 (€220).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 29m.
Train takes on average 18h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Bucharest
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.
- FlixBus11:35 AM17h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 AM17h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS6916:30 AM1h35Vienna International Airport9:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
Other options
D 3477:08 PM16h30Vienna Hbf12:38 PMBucharest$811One-way0 transfers- D 347+
IC 7466:34 PM17h04Vienna Airport12:38 PMBucharest$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:25 AM19h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM19h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM21h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+
W6329211:35 AM10h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:35 PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport$1781One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+W632927:30 AM14h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:35 PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport$1791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+W6329212:45 PM8h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:35 PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport$1801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bucharest:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $192 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bucharest costing on average $271 (€220).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 29m.
Train takes on average 18h 30m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 8 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, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Bucharest by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, pegasus, Lufthansa Cityline, Buzz to go to Bucharest by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
- 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, Buzz.
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