- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$195
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
8 h 49 m
Average duration
9 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Zurich will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $195.
It's difficult to get from Bruges to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.
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IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 107 · IC 781
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 373Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$239 Average price | $244 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Zurich:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Zurich costing on average $239 (€193).
A bus is $150 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Zurich costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
You'll arrive about 1h 25m sooner (6h 54m by train vs 8h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $239 (€193) compared to roughly $237 (€191) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Zurich trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:11 AM Bruges | 9h49 | 5:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:11 AM Bruges | 9h49 | 6:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Bruges | 8h19 | 5:08 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:11 PM Bruges | 9h13 | 10:24 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:11 PM Bruges | 10h13 | 12:24 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Bruges to Zurich run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) but you can travel from only $57 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
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