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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Timișoara
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Timișoara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $503 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Timișoara
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Timișoara, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Timișoara:
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Timișoara costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Timișoara take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89. The journey takes 8h 14m versus 6h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Timișoara
How to get from Vienna to Timișoara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Timișoara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:35 AM 8h25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:00 PM Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:35 AM 8h25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:00 PM Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:35 AM 8h25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:00 PM Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 261+
IC 739:40 PM 11h46 Vienna 10:26 AM Timisoara Nord $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 764 · RJX 261+
IC 739:02 PM 12h24 Vienna Airport 10:26 AM Timisoara Nord $52 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM 8h45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 9:00 PM Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Timișoara:
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Timișoara costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Timișoara take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Timișoara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Timisoara Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Timișoara by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Timișoara by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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