Vienna to Bursa by train
Bursa lies 1,345 km (836 mi) south-east of Vienna, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Austria and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,641 km (1,019 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vienna | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Südbahnhof, Hausfeldstraße | Piribeyler railway station |
Clocks in Bursa are 1 h ahead of Vienna right now, so a 12 h 53 min journey lands 13 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Austria into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Vienna to Bursa
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Vienna?
1,345 km (836 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Vienna; by road roughly 1,641 km (1,019 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bursa by train?
About 12 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Bursa?
Bursa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Vienna).
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.