There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Vienna by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or night 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 from Brussels Airport
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
4h 21m€77–235Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CRL - VIE
5h 33m€53–188Drive, car train
- Drive from Leuven to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
- Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
- Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
11h 18m€177–1,118Bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station westbus N84
- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 1924
17h€68–135Train, night train
- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the night train from Liege-Guillemins to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 27m€93–309Train via Munich
- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
12h 23m€188–489Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain Nj
17h 25m€100–147Drive 1,059.1 km
- Drive from Leuven to Viennacar 1,059.1 km
9h 46m€171–247
Leuven to Vienna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vienna is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €75 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Wien Hbf via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Leuven and Vienna is 963 km. The road distance is 1059.1 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Leuven to Vienna, including transfers.
Leuven to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.
Leuven to Vienna train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h, you could also train via Munich, which costs €180 - €490 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Vienna, Austria?
Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Aachen station west in around 17h.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Vienna International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from Brussels Airport to Vienna International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Vienna International Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–1,000
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Car Single Bed
- €270–550
- Car Compartment
- €550–1,000
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Louvain to Fleurus
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBF
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €95–140
- 1st Class
- €150–220
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Liege-Guillemins to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–280
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €260–280
- Couchette Carriage
- €160–190
- Seating Carriage
- €85–110
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Frankfurt to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €60–95
- 1st Class
- €130–220
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Standard Ticket
- €70–110
- First Class
- €130–180
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Aachen station west to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Leuven Station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Leuven to Vienna train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Wien HBF station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Vienna is 1059 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Leuven to Vienna.
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