How to travel from Vienna to Bucharest

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Travel Information between Vienna and Bucharest

Distance531 miles (856 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$39 - $253
Cheapest modeBus • $39 (€35) • 18 h
Fastest modeFlight • $58 (€52) • 1 h 30 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB

Travel 531 miles (856 km) by train, bus or flight between Vienna and Bucharest. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Vienna to Bucharest.

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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
02:00AM18h45
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:45PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$1641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10PM23h35
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
09:45PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$1601One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS691
06:30AM1h35
Vienna International Airport
09:05AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
$3021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05PM22h40
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:45PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$1611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM19h30
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:15PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$2281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35AM20h25
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:00AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
$2161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW63292
12:45PM8h40
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
10:25PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW63292
11:15AM10h10
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
10:25PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW63292
09:15AM12h10
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
10:25PMAurel Vlaicu International Airport
$2541One-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 travel options to Bucharest from Vienna. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).

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

A bus is $19 (€17) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $58 (€52) from Vienna to Bucharest.

A bus is $214 (€193) less than a train with an average ticket price of $253 (€228) from Vienna to Bucharest.

The quickest way to travel between Vienna and Bucharest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 18 h on average.

Taking a train requires on average 19 h 44 min of travel time.

The distance from Vienna to Bucharest is approximately 531 miles (856 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bucharest is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • 35 flights a day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Vienna and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Bucharest:

  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Vienna to Bucharest depart from Vienna International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Bucharest:

  • FlixBus can get you to Bucharest by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Vienna to Bucharest for $39 (€35) on Omio.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Serbia, LOT Polish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Bucharest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Vienna to Bucharest tickets on Omio for $58 (€52).
  • ÖBB can take you to Bucharest by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB from Vienna to Bucharest for $253 (€228).

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Bucharest with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Bucharest with FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to Bucharest with Austrian Airlines or Ryanair.
  • You can check for a direct train to Bucharest with ÖBB with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Bucharest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna or Istanbul. 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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