What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to night train which costs €60 - €170 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Vienna to Brussels?

The distance between Vienna and Brussels is 955 km. The road distance is 1086.1 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h and costs €180 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Brussels?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Vienna to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brussels bus from?

Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Brussels train from?

Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Brussels?

The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €450 and takes 12h, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 7m.

Where does the Vienna to Brussels bus arrive?

Vienna to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Vienna to Brussels train arrive?

Vienna to Brussels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Brussels is 1086 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Vienna to Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Brussels.

Vienna to Brussels - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
4h 15m
€86–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
15h 17m
€62–162
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
12h
€182–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
19h 7m
€102–152
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
5h 42m
€68–316
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 16m
€174–406
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
16h 23m
€222–342
Drive 1,086.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brusselscar 1,086.1 km
9h 58m
€182–263

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Distance: 955.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Brussels, Belgium?

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Brussels-Nord via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 12h.

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