How to travel from Zurich to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $138.

Distance: 306 miles (493 km)

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Flight

$79

Average price

Cheapest

$220

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$307

Average price

11h 12m

Average total duration

10h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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30m

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5h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 52m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

SWISS

Most popular airline

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from Zurich to Brussels

How to get from Zurich to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus4739
11:59PM8h41
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
08:40AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4739
11:59PM8h41
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
08:40AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2730
08:45AM1h15
Zurich Airport
10:00AMBrussels Airport
$6331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 108 · ICE 14
09:59AM7h36
Zurich HB
05:35PMBrussels-Midi
$2111One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 314
07:59AM7h36
Zurich HB
03:35PMBrussels-Midi
$2111One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9226+Eurostar9393
03:34PM7h13
Zurich HB
10:47PMBrussels-Midi
$3171One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus4743
07:50PM9h05
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
04:55AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY8980
09:35PM11h20
Zurich Airport
08:55AMBrussels Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1916+KLM CityhopperKL1703
06:50AM3h20
Zurich Airport
10:10AMBrussels Airport
$3951One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1948+KLM CityhopperKL1707
05:55PM4h25
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:20PMBrussels Airport
$3511One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Brussels, 83,59% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Brussels and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $94 (€75).

A bus is $95 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $138 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

The distance from Zurich to Brussels is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Brussels is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Brussels 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 Zurich to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SBB to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with SWISS, Brussels Airlines, KLM, LAER, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, CityJet to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with SWISS, Brussels Airlines, LAER, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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