How to get from Vienna to Bucharest
- 847 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€68
Cheapest
17h 20m
direct
Bus
€67
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 847 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
847 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Checked Oct 4 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €55Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 17h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Oct 41h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€55Omio catalogue, Oct 517h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Bucharest Henri Coandăflight
Ryanair·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€29November 2026
€21Departures from Vienna to Bucharest
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 00:25 | 23:50 |
All departures
- 00:25
- 00:50
- 01:25
- 01:50
- 11:35
- 12:10
- 16:45
- 19:45
- 23:25
- 23:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairVienna International-Bucharest Henri CoandăSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna International-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Bucharest works
Start with a FR flight from Vienna to Bucharest, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €68 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bucharest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Bucharest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:50, from Vienna International, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Bucharest?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Bucharest leave from?
Vienna International with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bucharest from Vienna?
About 847 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Bucharest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €67. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Bucharest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 35m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Bucharest?
About 1h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Bucharest?
Vienna is VIE and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written VIE to OTP.
Which operators run Vienna to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Vienna to Bucharest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 16h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 4 Oct 2026