What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Vienna is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs €40 - €100 and takes 20h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Buchurest and arriving at Wien Morzinplatz via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and Flughafen Wien Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Stephansplatz via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Vienna?

The distance between Bucharest and Vienna is 869 km. The road distance is 1058.3 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bucharest to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Vienna bus from?

Bucharest to Vienna bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Buchurest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Vienna train from?

Bucharest to Vienna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Vienna?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 8m, you could also train, which costs €75 - €90 and takes 20h 4m.

Where does the Bucharest to Vienna bus arrive?

Bucharest to Vienna bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Vienna?

Vienna is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:23 PM in Bucharest and 5:23 PM in Vienna.

Where does the Bucharest to Vienna train arrive?

Bucharest to Vienna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Vienna is 1058 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Bucharest to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4559+ hotels available in Vienna.

Bucharest to Vienna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Vienna by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane OTP - VIE
4h 32m
€114–293
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N959 / ...
20h 24m
€44–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
11h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
20h 4m
€79–87
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain Night Train
18h 39m
€88–94
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Vienna International Airportbus 901 / ...
15h 18m
€67–119
Drive 1,058.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Viennacar 1,058.3 km
10h 40m
€170–246

Bucharest to Vienna by train and subway

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20h 4mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Vienna, Austria?

Ryanair and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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