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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 €21. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €150.
Distance: 915 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€194 Average price | €249 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Brussels to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Vienna
Travel 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.

There are 3 travel options from Brussels to Vienna. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Brussels is by taking a flight, which costs on average €21.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Vienna:
A flight is €11 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €32 from Brussels to Vienna.
Taking a flight costs €54 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €75.
The fastest way from Brussels to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:
Coach takes 16 h on average.
Train takes on average 10 h 22 min.
The Brussels to Vienna distance is approximately 914 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Vienna is:
- Around 16 coaches per day.
- 49 flights a day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Brussels to Vienna as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Vienna:
- Coaches mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights most often depart from Brussels at Brussels Airport and arrive in Vienna at Vienna International Airport.
- Trains from Brussels to Vienna most often leave from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Vienna:
- You can go to Vienna from Brussels by coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €32 with Ourbus from Brussels to Vienna on Omio.
- You can travel between Brussels and Vienna by flight with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, CityJet or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €21 with Ryanair from Brussels to Vienna.
- You can travel between Brussels and Vienna by train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €80 with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Vienna.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct coaches a day to Vienna with FlixBus.
- You can find 5 direct flights per day to Vienna with Austrian Airlines or Brussels Airlines.
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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