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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bucharest is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs $45 - $120 and takes 20h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 44m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bucharest?

The distance between Vienna and Bucharest is 870 km. The road distance is 1057.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Vienna to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bucharest bus from?

Vienna to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bucharest train from?

Vienna to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $320 and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Vienna to Bucharest bus arrive?

Vienna to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 4:38 AM in Vienna and 5:38 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Vienna to Bucharest train arrive?

Vienna to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bucharest is 1057 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Vienna to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Vienna to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Bucharest by plane, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VIE - OTP
4h 16m
$120–329
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to București, Autogara MilitariN959 / ...
20h 37m
$48–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bucharest
10h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
18h 44m
$230–320
Drive 1,057.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bucharest1,057.3 km
10h 48m
$199–288
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Buchurest
14h
$68–137

Vienna to Bucharest by train

8Weekly Trains

18h 44mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.1 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bucharest twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 56m.

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