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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 an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. 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 $71, while a flight costs an average of $530.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $530 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Brussels:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $105.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142. The journey takes 11h 50m versus 7h 32m 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 Zurich to Brussels
How to get from Zurich to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473911:59 PM8h41Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:40 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1081One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 473911:59 PM8h41Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:40 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1081One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SN27309:00 AM1h15Zurich Airport10:15 AMBrussels Airport$5791One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 2290 · ICE 204 · ICE 31612:08 AM11h27Zurich HB11:35 AMBrussels-Midi$1791One-way2 transfers- IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 165:58 AM7h37Zurich HB1:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2271One-way2 transfers
- IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 1211:58 AM7h37Zurich HB7:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2271One-way2 transfers
- 47437:50 PM9h05Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)4:55 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1081One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM16h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1091One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM16h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1191One-way1 transfer
KL1920 · KL170711:50 AM10h25Zurich Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3721One-way1 transfer- KL1924 · KL17075:35 PM4h40Zurich Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
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939811:50 AM11h16Zurich Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$3861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Brussels:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $105.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Brussels costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Twiliner to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Vueling, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Qatar Airways, Air Europa, Transavia France, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA to go to Brussels by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Twiliner.
- 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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