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ITVienna to Bucharest Train & Bus Tickets
From Vienna (Austria) to Bucharest (Romania) · about 1041 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Vienna to Bucharest, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €38.97 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 19 h 40 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Vienna to Bucharest: what to expect
Vienna and Bucharest are about 1041 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Austria to Romania. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1041 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Vienna–Bucharest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €44.72, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bucharest
- Bucharest's Berăria H is described as one of the largest beer halls in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Making the 480 chandeliers of Bucharest's Palace of the Parliament took two years. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bucharest's enormous Palace of the Parliament sinks about 6 mm into the ground every year. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Vienna to Bucharest
How long does the journey from Vienna to Bucharest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 19 h 40 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Vienna to Bucharest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €38.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €44.72). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Vienna to Bucharest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.