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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €200 and takes 5h 13m.

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 21m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

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 11h 16m and costs €200 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

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 21m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €200 - €470 and takes 11h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h.

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 713+ 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, 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 to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
4h 21m
€71–230
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest
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
€55–197
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
11h 16m
€201–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
18h
€85–150
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
15h 11m
€60–160
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 Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
6h 10m
€104–305
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
€183–1,122
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
15h 33m
€300–550
Bus via Metz
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 32m
€85–167
Drive 1,086 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brusselscar 1,086 km
10h 4m
€175–253

Vienna to Brussels by train

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11h 16mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955.5 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Frankfurt and Koeln Hbf in around 11h 16m.

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