There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) by plane, train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
3h 56m€74–245Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
15h 52m€66–157Train
- Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
15h 52m€213–429Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
18h 22m€105–174Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain 79
15h 55m€243–424Drive 1,080.7 km
- Drive from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 1,080.7 km
9h 53m€175–252
Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to night train which costs €65 - €160 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 18h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Wien HBF and arriving at Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Vienna and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 944 km. The road distance is 1080.7 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs €210 - €430.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Wien HBF station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €430 and takes 15h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 22m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nord 6 times a week. Tickets cost €210–430 and the journey takes 15h 35m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €210–430
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €110–160
- Couchette Carriage
- €90–110
- Seating Carriage
- €60–75
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €210–320
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 1081 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Vienna to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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