The average train between Vienna and Brussels takes 13h 28m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Vienna and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Brussels station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Vienna to Brussels train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Brussels is 914.9 km. The road distance is 1,244 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Brussels-Nord via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 43m.