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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Vienna

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€208

Average price

€430

Fastest journey

10 h 22 m

Average duration

10 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

915 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Vienna will cost around €430 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €208.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Brussels to Vienna without transferring at least once.

ICE 15 · RE 33731 · ICE 629 · ICE 95

10:25AM11h22

Brussels-Midi

09:47PMVienna Hbf

€2081One-way

3 transfers

ICE 13 · ICE 27

08:25AM10h22

Brussels-Midi

06:47PMVienna Hbf

€6521One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €95.

Distance: 915 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€231 Average price	€187 Average price	€77 Average price Cheapest
12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	17h 43m Average total duration 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions	0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brussels to Vienna train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 5:45 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 13 · ICE 27	On time 6:25 AM Brussels-Midi	10h22	4:47 PM Vienna Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 15 · ICE 29	On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi	10h22	6:47 PM Vienna Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 315 · ICE 229	On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi	10h40	9:05 PM Vienna Hbf	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brussels to Vienna?

The best time to book your train from Brussels to Vienna is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brussels to Vienna route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brussels to Vienna per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brussels to Vienna.

Trains

from €97

Buses

from €61

Flights

from €243

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels to Vienna

Belgium

Austria

Trains from Brussels to Vienna run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €95 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €25

Distance

915 km

Average train duration

11h 31m

Cheapest ticket price

€95

Trains per day

Fastest train

10h 22m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:28

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €25

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet trains Brussels to Vienna

Find the best trains from Brussels to Vienna with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from €80. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Brussels to Vienna train.

Train information from Brussels to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 10 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: €80

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

ÖBB Nightjet from Brussels to Vienna train information:

Average Duration: 14 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: €184
ÖBB Nightjet frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Vienna

FAQs: Travel by train from Brussels to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Vienna.

Cheap train tickets from Brussels to Vienna can start from as little as €75 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brussels to Vienna is €200; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brussels to Vienna train travel time is 10 h 22 min for the 914 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brussels to Vienna leaves at 06: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brussels to Vienna leaves at 20: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Brussels to Vienna without having to change trains with ÖBB Nightjet. There is 1 direct train from Brussels to Vienna each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Brussels to Vienna train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Brussels to Vienna as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Brussels to Vienna with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Brussels-Midi, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Brussels to Vienna is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Vienna including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Brussels to Vienna

Brussels

Vienna

The major train station for departures in Brussels is Bruxelles-Midi. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bruxelles-Midi for your trip from Brussels to Vienna.

Bruxelles-Midi Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

47B Avenue Fonsny, 1060 Brussels, Belgium

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30

Wifi

Wi-Fi is available for a fee.

Lockers

Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.

Dining

Pullman Hotel Bar
Quick Gare du Midi
Subway
EXKi Zuid
Starbucks
Häagen-Dazs
Sbarro
The Coffee Club
The Belgian Chocolate House
PAUL
& many more

Accessibility

Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Hotel