What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Austria is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Austria. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Stephansplatz via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Brussels to Austria?

The distance between Brussels and Austria is 956 km. The road distance is 1085.1 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Austria without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 26m and costs €130 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Austria?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Brussels to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Austria train from?

Brussels to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Austria?

The best way to get from Brussels to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Brussels to Austria train arrive?

Brussels to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Austria is 1085 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Brussels to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4625+ hotels available in Austria.

Brussels to Austria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Brussels to Austria by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
4h 19m
€85–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N136 / ...
17h 59m
€56–120
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 26m
€137–381
Night train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
15h 18m
€93–282
Fly Brussels Airport to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BRU - INN
4h 7m
€104–349
Fly Brussels Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRU - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 48m
€117–292
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane RTM - INN
5h 30m
€321–768
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
6h 44m
€169–462
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
11h 35m
€180–1,124
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
16h 17m
€101–141
Drive 1,085.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Viennacar 1,085.1 km
10h 7m
€175–252

Brussels to Austria by train and subway

42Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 956.3 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Austria?

Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Stephansplatz via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 11h 26m.

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