The average train between Brussels and Vienna takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brussels and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Vienna station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Brussels to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Brussels to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Vienna is 914.9 km. The road distance is 1,241 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Westbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf in around 11h 32m.