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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €205 Average price | €282 Average price |
12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Brussels to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

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.
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