How to travel from Brussels to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €125.

Distance: 493 km

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€53

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€205

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€282

Average price

12h 28m

Average total duration

11h 58m

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30m

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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4h 58m

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1h 58m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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from Brussels to Zurich

How to get from Brussels to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM15h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
641One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM15h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
641One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2737
08:10PM1h10
Brussels Airport
09:20PMZurich Airport
4401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 105
08:25AM7h35
Brussels-Midi
04:00PMZurich HB
1581One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9314+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213
08:43AM7h43
Brussels-Midi
04:26PMZurich HB
2251One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9314+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
08:43AM11h43
Brussels-Midi
08:26PMZurich HB
2251One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702+KLMKL1921
08:05AM5h25
Brussels Airport
01:30PMZurich Airport
3071One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1704+KLMKL1923
10:45AM6h00
Brussels Airport
04:45PMZurich Airport
3071One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1925
02:45PM3h40
Brussels Airport
06:25PMZurich Airport
3071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Zurich.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Zurich from Brussels including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Zurich is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €26 compared to other travel options to Zurich:

Taking a coach costs €79 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €105 for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs €26 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €52.

The fastest way from Brussels to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:

Getting to Zurich by coach takes 9 h 10 min on average.

Getting to Zurich by train takes 7 h 35 min on average.

The distance between Brussels and Zurich is around 493 km.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Zurich is:

  • 4 coaches per day.
  • 30 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Brussels to Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Zurich:

  • Coaches most often depart from Brussels at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Flights mostly leave from Brussels Airport and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Zurich:

  • You can travel from Brussels to Zurich by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €26 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Zurich.
  • You can travel by plane from Brussels to Zurich with SWISS, LAER, KLM, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa or Edelweiss Air, and you can find Vueling Airlines Brussels to Zurich tickets for €105 on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Brussels to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn or TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for €52 with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Zurich.

Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Zurich with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus 1 direct coach per day.
  • Direct flights with SWISS or Brussels Airlines with 4 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zurich from Brussels.

Your journey from Brussels to Zurich doesn't have to end in Zurich. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’d like to add Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne to your Brussels to Zurich trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Zurich today!

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