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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bucharest is to bus which costs $45 - $130 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 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Buchurest via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 30m.

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 via Bratislava which takes 13h 50m and costs $70 - $140.

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 FlixBus, 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 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Bratislava, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 50m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $340 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Vienna and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 4:54 PM in Vienna and 5:54 PM 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 36m to drive from Vienna to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5345+ 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 from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VIE - OTP
4h 16m
$129–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to București, Autogara MilitariN959 / ...
20h 37m
$48–123
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
13h 50m
$72–139
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
17h 30m
$240–340
Drive 1,057.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bucharest1,057.3 km
10h 36m
$199–288
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BTS - OTP
5h 26m
$155–369

Vienna to Bucharest by bus

2Weekly Buses

13h 50mAverage Duration

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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, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Buchurest via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 13h 50m.

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