Ghent to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ghent from Vienna?

The distance from Ghent to Vienna is 598.6 miles (963.4 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located ESE of Ghent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.4 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Ghent is in Belgium, while Vienna is in Austria.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ghent and Vienna. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.