The invention discloses high-temperature Zr-based brazing filler metal for brazing of W-Cu alloy and stainless steel, as well as a preparation method and a welding method. The high-temperature Zr-based brazing filler metal comprises the following elements by weight: 10 to 12 percent of V, 3.0 to 9.0 percent of Nb, 3.0 to 4.0 percent of Si, 8.0 to 16 percent of Cu, 9.0 to 12 percent of Ni, 11 to 14 percent of Cr, 3.0 to 5.0 percent of Sn, and the balance of Zr. The brazing temperature of the brazing filler metal is 1010 to 1090 DEG C and moderate, so that the brazing filler metal is uniformly melted; tinsel made of the brazing filler metal can accelerate atomic diffusion and interface reaction in a high-temperature connection process, so that the wetting and spreading capabilities of the brazing filler metal are improved, the residual stress in a joint is reduced, and the mechanical property of the joint is improved. Through the adoption of the preparation method of the brazing filler metal, the preparation of the brazing filler metal can be reproduced repeatedly, so as to facilitate popularization and application; through the adoption of the brazing technology provided by the invention, sample pieces are connected through vacuum brazing, wherein the sample pieces are in a vacuum atmosphere while being heated, so that problems such as oxidation and pollution are solved, the surface wetting and spreading capabilities are relatively high, convenience is brought for filling of a brazing seam, the strength of the joint is improved, and the obtained welded joint can be stable and reliable.