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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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $453.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $453 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zurich:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zurich costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $386 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zurich costing on average $453 (€380).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $209 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142 (€119). The journey takes 11h 42m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Zurich
How to get from Brussels to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4744
11:35 PM 9h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:55 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4744
11:35 PM 9h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:55 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- SN2733
3:20 PM 1h15 Brussels Airport 4:35 PM Zurich Airport $471 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 7736:23 AM 7h37 Brussels-Midi 2:00 PM Zurich HB $191 1 One-way 2 transfers- IC 522 · R 5005 · 26809 · ICE 513
12:20 AM 13h03 Brussels-Midi 1:23 PM Zurich HB $293 1 One-way 5 transfers 
9316+92159:16 AM 9h10 Brussels-Midi 6:26 PM Zurich HB $322 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 4740
8:40 PM 8h45 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 5:25 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $96 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1408 · 7991
5:55 PM 14h50 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $126 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM 15h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL19196:15 AM 4h45 Brussels Airport 11:00 AM Zurich Airport $302 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1700 · KL1943
6:15 AM 3h15 Brussels Airport 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $356 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1706 · KL1943
2:45 PM 18h50 Brussels Airport 9:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zurich:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zurich costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $386 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zurich costing on average $453 (€380).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- 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 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Alibus to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Twiliner to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, British Airways, ITA, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Global Supply Systems to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Twiliner.
- 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air.
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