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 - €160 and takes 15h 35m.

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 17m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Brussels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Brussels-Nord. This train operates Tuesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.

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 11h 37m and costs €180 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 17m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €800 and takes 11h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h.

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 59m to drive from Vienna to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Brussels?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Brussels?

Book your Vienna to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Brussels.

Vienna to Brussels - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Eurostar), 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 17m
€82–261
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
15h 35m
€60–160
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
11h 37m
€185–778
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
18h
€90–150
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 43m
€68–329
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
€164–381
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
15h 35m
€220–430
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
15h 50m
€245–424
Drive 1,086.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brusselscar 1,086.1 km
9h 59m
€178–258

Vienna to Brussels by train

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Distance: 955.1 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Brussels-Nord via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 37m.

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