How to get from Brussels to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Brussels to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 915 km as the crow flies
- 14 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 20 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 14m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€229
Cheapest
17h 50m
direct
Bus
€69
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Vienna: train, flight, 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 20 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 15, 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 | €21Checked Oct 20 | 11h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 17h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Oct 2011h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 2017h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Brussels Charleroitrain
SNCB·51m - 2Brussels Charleroi → Prague Václav Havelflight
Ryanair·1h 30m - 3Praha hlavní nádraží → Viennabus
FlixBus·3h 54m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 10:15
- 20:55
- 21:55
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCBBruxelles Midi-Brussels CharleroiBook →RyanairBrussels Charleroi-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Vienna, Bruxelles Midi-ViennaBook →
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCB, Ryanair, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Vienna works
Start with a SNCB train from Bruxelles Midi to Charleroi, about 51 min. Transfer in Charleroi and continue by Ryanair flight on to Prague (1h 30m). Transfer in Praha hlavní nádraží and continue by FlixBus bus on to Vienna (3h 54m). In total it's roughly €111 over 11h 5m, 2 transfers.
Brussels to Vienna: common questions
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.
Is there a train from Brussels to Vienna?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €78. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Brussels to Vienna?
On this route you travel with SNCB, Ryanair, FlixBus, Brussels Airlines.
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: SNCB, Ryanair, FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026