Route guide

Vienna → Brussels

915 km · Austria to Belgium · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Brussels

There are 4 ways to travel between Vienna and Brussels — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€70–205

Duration: 7h 37m

via ÖBB (Railjet), SNCB

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–84

Duration: 13h 4m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€72–230

Duration: 3h 43m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines

~143 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€110–201

Duration: 10h 10m

~156 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Vienna and Brussels highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 915 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Austria into Belgium. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Vienna to Brussels — every option in detail

Vienna to Brussels by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Brussels (Belgium) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 37m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ÖBB (Railjet), SNCB.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €205. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 143 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~130 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Brussels by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Brussels with a typical journey of 13h 4m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €84 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Vienna to Brussels by flight

Flights between Vienna and Brussels take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 43m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines.

Typical fare range is €72–230. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 143 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Brussels by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Brussels is approximately 1052 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 10m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €110–201 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Belgium border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 156 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Brussels is approximately 915 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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