How to travel from Vienna to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $23.

Distance: 568 miles (915 km)

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$180

Average price

$252

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$103

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Cheapest

11h 46m

Average total duration

11h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

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2h 27m

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3h 0m

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18h 15m

Average total duration

17h 45m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Vienna to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 8080
07:10PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
08:55PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 8080
07:10PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
08:55PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 8080
07:10PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
08:55PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1224 · ICE 10
10:13AM11h22
Vienna Hbf
09:35PMBrussels-Midi
$2541One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 626 · ICE 12
08:28AM11h07
Vienna Hbf
07:35PMBrussels-Midi
$2961One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 528 · ICE 318
12:28PM11h07
Vienna Hbf
11:35PMBrussels-Midi
$2961One-way
2 transfers
Regiojet(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> London)
11:45AM18h15
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
06:00AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM20h00
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:55PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM20h50
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1451One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 87
12:00PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
01:45PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$1481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62283
03:50AM12h05
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
03:55PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2902
09:05AM1h45
Vienna International Airport
10:50AMBrussels Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Vienna to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Vienna to Brussels, 78,18% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Vienna to Brussels, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Vienna to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Brussels is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Brussels costing on average $43 (€35).

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Brussels costing on average $60 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 13m.

Bus takes on average 18h 15m.

The distance from Vienna to Brussels is approximately 568 miles (915 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Brussels is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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