Book in two taps
Leave Wien Hauptbahnhof at ~20:38, arrive Brussels at ~10:55 — ~14h 17m, 3 nights a week (dep Vienna Mon, Wed, Fri).
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Only three departures a week and a single through-coach flow, so cheap advance couchettes and any sleeper vanish fast — this is the corridor to book earliest of the eight. It runs via Linz, Frankfurt, Cologne and Liège into Brussels-Midi. Here is the 2026 fare picture.
What each cabin costs in 2026
Seat
Reclining seat, not a bed
from €29.90
Couchette (6-berth)
Shared couchette, per person
from €49.90
Couchette Comfort (4-berth)
Roomier shared couchette, per person
from €59.90
Sleeper (double)
Two-bed private cabin, washbasin, per person
from €89.90
Sleeper (single / deluxe)
Sole-use cabin; deluxe adds en-suite shower & WC
from €139
Indicative 2026 "from" fares per person — demand-priced and rising as the train fills. Live prices are shown by the booking partner. Booking links are affiliate links.
How to pay less
Book the moment tickets open (roughly six months ahead on ÖBB Nightjet); travel mid-week rather than Friday or Sunday; take a couchette rather than a sleeper if you don't need a private cabin; and, if you're stringing several night trains together, price up an Interrail Global Pass (remember seat and couchette reservations are extra). Our guide to booking sleeper trains cheaper has every legitimate trick.
Questions, answered
How much is the night train from Vienna to Brussels?
Fares start from around €29.90 for a seat, with a private cabin from about €59.90. Prices are demand-priced on the ÖBB Nightjet and rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
Does the Vienna to Brussels sleeper run every night?
It runs 3 nights a week (dep Vienna Mon, Wed, Fri). Departures are limited, and the cheapest couchettes and cabins are released roughly six months ahead and sell first — especially in summer.
What time does it leave and arrive?
It departs Wien Hauptbahnhof at approximately ~20:38 and arrives Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid at about ~10:55 the next morning — a journey of around ~14h 17m.
What is the difference between a couchette and a sleeper?
A couchette is a shared compartment with simple bunks (you share with other passengers unless you book the whole compartment). A sleeper is a proper private cabin with made-up beds and a washbasin, and deluxe versions add an en-suite shower.
Can I get breakfast?
Yes — a light breakfast is included in couchette and sleeper fares on the ÖBB Nightjet, brought to your compartment before arrival. Seats do not include breakfast.