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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to bus which costs €11 - €90 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Brussels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Brussels-Nord. This train operates Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Vienna to Brussels?

The distance between Vienna and Brussels is 956 km. The road distance is 1086 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 16m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Vienna to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brussels bus from?

Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brussels train from?

Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Brussels?

The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 10h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €11 - €90 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Vienna to Brussels bus arrive?

Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Vienna to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Brussels is 1086 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Vienna to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Brussels?

Book your Vienna to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Brussels?

Book your Vienna to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or train (Eurostar)

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

Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
4h 26m
€77–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
19h 40m
€11–90
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
10h 16m
€90–260
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
15h 11m
€90–280
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
5h 13m
€65–206
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
6h 16m
€108–375
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brusselscar
12h 22m
€182–1,121
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
15h 10m
€95–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
15h 27m
€245–408
Drive 1,086 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brusselscar 1,086 km
10h 4m
€173–249

Vienna to Brussels by train

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10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Brussels, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 10h 16m.

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