How to travel from Brussels to Vienna

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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 €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €52, and a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 915 km

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Train
Bus

€176

Average price

€188

Average price

€80

Average price

Cheapest

5h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 1m

Average total duration

9h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

17h 39m

Average total duration

17h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

2.7 - 5.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Ryanair

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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

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from Brussels to Vienna

How to get from Brussels to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RyanairFR 86
12:10PM1h45
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
01:55PMVienna International Airport
1011One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
06:30PM17h10
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:40AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
971One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2905
03:45PM1h40
Brussels Airport
05:25PMVienna International Airport
2811One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 1225
08:25AM11h22
Brussels-Midi
07:47PMVienna Hbf
2061One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 623 · RJX 69
08:25AM11h07
Brussels-Midi
07:32PMVienna Hbf
2061One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 627 · RJX 261
10:25AM11h07
Brussels-Midi
09:32PMVienna Hbf
2061One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM19h40
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM24h10
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
03:50PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
1011One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:20AM25h00
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
1081One-way
2 transfers
Wizz AirW62284+FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM9h40
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
02:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
1071One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY8985 · VY8714
09:55PM15h30
Brussels Airport
01:25PMVienna International Airport
2261One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS292
09:50AM1h45
Brussels Airport
11:35AMVienna International Airport
2811One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is a flight with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Vienna:

A flight is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Vienna costing on average €52.

A flight is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Vienna costing on average €82.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 10m.

The Brussels to Vienna distance is approximately 915 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Vienna is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, České dráhy to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Buzz, KM Malta Airlines, Air Baltic, CityJet, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Buzz, KM Malta Airlines, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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