Document and Entity Information
May 25, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001390844
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 25, 2020
Entity Registrant Name WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-33332
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-8481962
Entity Address, Address Line One Giacomettistrasse 1
Entity Address, Address Line Two 3000 Bern 31
Entity Address, Country CH
Entity Address, Address Line Three 1220 Pacific Dr.
Entity Address, City or Town Auburn Hills
Entity Address, State or Province MI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48326-1589
City Area Code 41-315
Local Phone Number 813-300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol WBC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false