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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
€108
Average price
€213
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport will cost around €213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €108.
It's difficult to get from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport without transferring at least once.
IC 2333 · ICE 15 · IC 2044 · ICE 37310:13 AM9h08Brussels National Airport7:21 PMZurich Airport€1081One-way4 transfers- IC 2333 · ICE 15 · ICE 107 · IR 208110:13 AM8h51Brussels National Airport7:04 PMZurich Airport€1191One-way3 transfers
- IC 2333 · ICE 15 · ICE 107 · IC 78110:13 AM8h08Brussels National Airport6:21 PMZurich Airport€1191One-way4 transfers
- IC 2331 · ICE 13 · ICE 105 · IR 32758:13 AM8h08Brussels National Airport4:21 PMZurich Airport€1541One-way3 transfers
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92231:55 PM8h31Brussels-Midi10:26 PMZurich HB€1821One-way1 transfer
- 9450+92232:55 PM7h31Brussels-Midi10:26 PMZurich HB€2051One-way1 transfer
- 9304+92116:55 AM7h31Brussels-Midi2:26 PMZurich HB€2241One-way1 transfer
- 9404+92116:55 AM7h31Brussels-Midi2:26 PMZurich HB€2341One-way1 transfer
- 9350+92232:55 PM7h31Brussels-Midi10:26 PMZurich HB€2051One-way1 transfer
- 9302+92116:29 AM7h57Brussels-Midi2:26 PMZurich HB€2241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €159 Average price | €88 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport costing on average €142.
A bus is €71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around €142 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 8h 32m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9302+9211 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h54 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9302+9213 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h54 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9304+9213 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9304+9211 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h13 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9304+9219 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9308+9211 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h44 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9308+9213 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h44 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9308+9219 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h44 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9310+9213 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h13 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9410+9213 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h13 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2331 · ICE 13 · ICE 105 · IR 3275 | 8:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 8h08 | 4:21 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
| 9410+9219 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9213 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h43 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9314+9219 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h43 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9314+9213 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h43 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+9219 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h43 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+9213 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h10 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9416+9213 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h10 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9416+9219 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h10 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9416+9223 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h10 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9422+9223 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9322+9219 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9422+9219 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9322+9223 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+9219 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h44 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9326+9223 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h44 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9326+9219 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h44 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+9223 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h44 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9428+9219 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9428+9223 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9328+9219 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9328+9223 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9338+9219 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h43 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9338+9223 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h43 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9340+9219 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9440+9219 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h13 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9440+9223 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9340+9223 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9450+9223 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h43 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9352+9223 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h10 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
Belgium
Switzerland
Trains from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €77 but you can travel from only €67 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 08:13. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 8h 8m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average train duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €77 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 8m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 8:13 AM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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