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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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €27.

Distance: 568 miles (915 km)

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€178

Average price

€220

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€79

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Cheapest

11h 50m

Average total duration

11h 20m

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30m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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18h 18m

Average total duration

17h 48m

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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

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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

train

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

ÖBB NightjetNJ 468
06:36PM15h10
Vienna Hbf
09:46AMBrussels-North
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ÖBB NightjetNJ 468
06:36PM15h10
Vienna Hbf
09:46AMBrussels-North
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS295
03:15PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
05:00PMBrussels Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | ICEICE 26 · ICE 10
11:13AM10h22
Vienna Hbf
09:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1701One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 26 · ICE 318+ÖBB | InterCityIC 2044
11:13AM11h58
Vienna Hbf
11:11PMBrussels-Midi
$1701One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 28 · ICE 12
09:13AM10h13
Vienna Hbf
07:26PMBrussels-North
$1971One-way
1 transfer
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
10:30AM20h50
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1081One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10AM22h10
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
07:20AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS317+Eurostar9398
05:20PM5h46
Vienna International Airport
11:06PMBrussels-Midi
$3321One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1906+KLM CityhopperKL1707
04:55PM5h25
Vienna International Airport
10:20PMBrussels Airport
$3541One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS297
05:25PM1h45
Vienna International Airport
07:10PMBrussels 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 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Brussels is a flight with an average price of $28 (€25).

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

Taking a flight costs $15 (€14) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $43 (€39).

Taking a flight costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€40).

The quickest way to travel from Vienna to Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Brussels by bus takes 17 h 15 min on average.

Train takes 10 h 13 min on average.

The Vienna to Brussels distance is around 567 miles (914 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Brussels is:

  • 17 buses a day.
  • 45 flights a day.
  • 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Brussels:

  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Brussels:

  • You can travel to Brussels from Vienna by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $43 (€39) with Ourbus from Vienna to Brussels.
  • You can travel by plane to Brussels from Vienna with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Croatia Airlines, and you can find Ryanair Vienna to Brussels tickets for $28 (€25) on Omio.
  • You can travel from Vienna to Brussels by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | InterCity. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $44 (€40) with ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna to Brussels.

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Brussels with FlixBus or Ourbus.
  • You can find 5 direct flights per day to Brussels with Austrian Airlines or Brussels Airlines.

Direct services to Brussels 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.

Your trip from Vienna to Brussels doesn't have to end in Brussels. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin to your Vienna to Brussels tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Brussels today!
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