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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Austria is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 5h 10m.

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 €120 - €390.

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, München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Brussels to Austria?

The distance between Brussels and Austria is 957 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 Munich which takes 11h 45m and costs €190 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 21m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €190 - €500 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 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(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Austria is 1085 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Brussels to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Austria.

Brussels to Austria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Austria by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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 21m
€84–252
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CRL - VIE
5h 10m
€59–231
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
11h 45m
€199–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N136 / ...
17h 59m
€88–143
Night train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 5m
€67–155
Fly Brussels Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BRU - SZG
5h 55m
€124–338
Fly Brussels Airport to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BRU - INN
4h 7m
€122–384
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 44m
€123–324
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Wien HBFtrain Nj
15h 13m
€251–448
Drive 1,085.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Viennacar 1,085.1 km
10h 5m
€176–254

Brussels to Austria by train and subway

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11h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 956.7 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Stephansplatz via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 11h 45m.

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