How to get from Brussels to Vienna
- 915 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 40m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€126
Cheapest
17h 50m
direct
Bus
€69
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €53, on Fri, Sep 25.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 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 | €126Checked Sep 26 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 17h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€126Checked Sep 261h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Oct 317h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Vienna: 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.
- 1Brussels Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 40m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Brussels to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€20November 2026
€19Departures from Brussels to Vienna
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 05:00 | 22:55 |
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesBrussels Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Vienna works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Brussels to Vienna, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €126 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 22:55, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Vienna?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 22:55.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Vienna leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Brussels?
About 915 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €126. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Vienna?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Brussels and Vienna?
Brussels is BRU and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written BRU to VIE.
Which operators run Brussels to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Brussels to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 17h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Vienna?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026