How to get from Vienna to Brussels
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 13m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 915 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €79, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
915 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Sep 9 | 7h 13mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €80Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 16h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 16h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Sep 97h 13m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€80Omio catalogue, Sep 816h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Sep 816h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Amsterdam Schipholflight
KLM·1h 50m - 2Amsterdam Schiphol → Antwerp Airportbus
FlixBus·2h - 3Antwerp Airport → BrusselsbusAirport shuttle bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€20October 2026
€21Departures from Vienna to Brussels
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 10:45 | 23:45 |
| SNCBtrain | 1 | 18:13 | 18:13 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMVienna International-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →FlixBusAmsterdam Schiphol-Antwerp Airport, Vienna-Cologne, Cologne-BrusselsBook →Airport shuttle busAntwerp Airport-BrusselsBook →
Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam Schiphol-Brussels AirportBook →
SNCBVienna-BrusselsBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Eurostar/Thalys, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Brussels works
Start with a KLM flight from Vienna to Amsterdam, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by FlixBus bus on to Antwerp (2h). Transfer in Antwerp and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Brussels (58 min). In total it's roughly €174 over 7h 13m, 2 transfers.
Vienna to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 7h 13m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Brussels from Vienna?
About 915 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €62 to €79. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Brussels?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 7h 13m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Brussels?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 7h 13m. About 2h 25m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Vienna to Brussels?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Eurostar/Thalys, SNCB.
Can you get from Vienna to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 11h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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