There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels by plane, bus, train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Brussels
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Brussels (BRU)
Cheapest option
Fly to Charleroi, bus
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Charleroi (CRL)
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Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles-Nord
Bus
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Take the bus from Vienna Central Station to Brussels-North train station
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop
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Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Bruxelles-Central
Night train
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Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Brussels
Vienna to Brussels by train
The train journey time between Vienna and Brussels is around 10h 18m and covers a distance of around 1124 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and Hungarian Railways (MÁV), the Vienna to Brussels train service departs from Wien Hbf and arrives in Bruxelles-Nord. Typically 33 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Belgium from Austria
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Belgium from Austria
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Belgium
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Considerations leaving from Austria
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Belgium is currently allowed from Austria.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Brussels is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Brussels is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Brussels is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
No, returning to Austria from Belgium is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 12 Sep 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 19h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which costs €55 - €340 and takes 4h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Central Station station and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 40m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles-Nord. This train operates Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Vienna and Brussels is 915 km. The road distance is 1104.8 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Vienna to Brussels, including transfers.
Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Central Station.
Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 10h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 19h 40m.
- Distance: 914.9 km
- Duration: 4h 18m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Brussels, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and two other airlines fly from Vienna to Brussels hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vienna to Brussels via Frankfurt in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €10 - €330
Flights from Vienna to Charleroi via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €10 - €330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Vienna to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €700
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €300
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €31 - €37
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- 1st Class
- €9 - €14
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €11 - €14
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Central Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Brussels is 1105 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Vienna to Brussels.
Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Vienna Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your Vienna to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Vienna to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 338+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €11.