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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane VIE - OTP
    4h 35m
    $62–211

  2. Bus via Bratislava

    1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Bratislava Central Bus Stationbus bus Slovak Lines
    2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Buchurestbus bus
    14h
    $72–140

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    17h 30m
    $260–490

  4. Drive 1,057.4 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Bucharestcar car 1,057.4 km
    10h 44m
    $199–288

  5. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane VIE - BBU
    8h 28m
    $73–292

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N877
    19h 45m
    $110–180

Vienna to Bucharest by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Ryanair and Austrian Airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Main train station to Buchurest via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 14h.

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