How to travel from Brussels to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $137.

Distance: 568 miles (915 km)

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Driving

$207

Average price

$259

Average price

$108

Average price

Cheapest

$51

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 4m

Average total duration

9h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

17h 37m

Average total duration

17h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.7 - 5.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Ryanair

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $108 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Vienna:

A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Vienna costing on average $207 (€171).

A bus is $151 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Vienna costing on average $259 (€214).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 34m.

Bus takes on average 17h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Vienna

How to get from Brussels to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM24h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM24h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2905
    3:40 PM1h40
    Brussels Airport
    5:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915
    6:23 AM12h09
    Brussels-Midi
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $2181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 627 · EC 1219
    10:25 AM12h22
    Brussels-Midi
    10:47 PMVienna Hbf
    $8411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM20h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM23h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 AM25h15
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM11h30
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    9:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM8h10
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    5:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM11h10
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $108 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Vienna:

A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Vienna costing on average $207 (€171).

A bus is $151 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Vienna costing on average $259 (€214).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 34m.

Bus takes on average 17h 7m.

The distance from Brussels to Vienna is approximately 568 miles (915 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Vienna is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, České dráhy to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Buzz, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, KLM, Vueling, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Buzz, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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