How to travel from Brussels to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zurich:

A bus is €118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zurich costing on average €174.

A bus is €144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zurich costing on average €201.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 44m.

The distance from Brussels to Zurich is approximately 306 miles (493 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Zurich is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Twiliner, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF, Alibus, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
• 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.