How to travel from Zurich to Brussels

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Travel Information between Zurich and Brussels

Distance306 miles (493 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$29 - $132
Cheapest modeBus • $29 (€26) • 8 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $132 (€119) • 3 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 306 miles (493 km) from Zurich to Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Brussels.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM16h40
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:15AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM16h40
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:15AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2730
08:45AM1h15
Zurich Airport
10:00AMBrussels Airport
$5781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 74 · ICE 14
09:59AM7h36
Zurich HB
05:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1511One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · ICE 314
07:59AM7h36
Zurich HB
03:35PMBrussels-Midi
$1511One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+Eurostar9393
11:34AM11h08
Zurich HB
10:42PMBrussels-Midi
$2041One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY8980
09:35PM11h20
Zurich Airport
08:55AMBrussels Airport
$2111One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1926+KLM CityhopperKL1707
07:10PM3h10
Zurich Airport
10:20PMBrussels Airport
$3481One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1924+KLM CityhopperKL1707
05:30PM4h50
Zurich Airport
10:20PMBrussels Airport
$3481One-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 ways to get from Zurich to Brussels: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brussels is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $29 (€26) compared to other travel options to Brussels:

Taking a bus costs $104 (€93) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $132 (€119) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $44 (€40) less than taking a train, which costs on average $73 (€66) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Zurich to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Brussels that take longer:

Bus takes on average 8 h 45 min.

Getting to Brussels by train takes 7 h 36 min on average.

Brussels is approximately 306 miles (493 km) away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Brussels is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 26 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and tend to arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to arrive in Brussels Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Brussels:

  • You can travel by bus from Zurich to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Brussels tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Brussels from Zurich by flight with SWISS, KLM, LAER, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Austrian Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $132 (€119) with Vueling Airlines from Zurich to Brussels.
  • You can go to Brussels from Zurich by train with Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $73 (€66) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Brussels on Omio.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • 4 direct flights per day with SWISS.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Brussels.

Looking to extend your trip from Zurich to Brussels? Many Omio customers who go from Zurich to Brussels usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin from Brussels, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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