How to get from Vienna to Brussels
- 915 km as the crow flies
- 20 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 8 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Brussels: bus. The two cities are about 915 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 8 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 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 | €25Checked Sep 29 | 12h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €70Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 16h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 16h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Sep 2912h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€70Omio catalogue, Oct 316h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 316h 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 → Colognebus
FlixBus·12h 20m - 2Cologne → Bruxelles MidibusFlixBus·3h 10m
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 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.
October 2026
€25November 2026
€20Departures from Vienna to Brussels
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna-Cologne, Cologne-Bruxelles Midi, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena-Brussels Boudewijn / Baudouin metroBook →
EurowingsVienna International-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart Airport-Frankfurt am MainBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
SNCBVienna-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, KLM, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Brussels works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Cologne, about 12h 20m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bruxelles Midi (3h 10m). In total it's roughly €62 over 16h 25m, 1 transfer.
Vienna to Brussels: common questions
When is the first bus from Vienna to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:45 and the last at 23:45, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Brussels?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 10:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Brussels leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Vienna to Brussels?
The first train with SNCB leaves at 18:13 and the last at 18:13, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Brussels?
1 a day with SNCB, between 18:13 and 18:13.
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.
Which operators run Vienna to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, KLM, SNCB.
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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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026