Cheapest price
$297
Average price
$402
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Brussels will cost around $402 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $297.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Brussels without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €26, and a flight costs an average of €134.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€206 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €303 Average price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 4:59 AM Zurich HB | 9h48 | 2:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h45 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h45 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h36 | 1:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h48 | 2:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h48 | 2:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h48 | 3:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average train duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 36m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:56 |
For as little as $111 (€90) you can travel by train to Brussels from Zurich with Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Brussels train information:
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