306 miles (493 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$29 - $132 | |
Bus • $29 (€26) • 8 h 45 min | |
Flight • $132 (€119) • 3 h 5 min | |
BlaBlaCar 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.
How to get from Zurich to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Brussels Airlines, FlixBus and KLM will get you between Zurich and Brussels at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Brussels from Zurich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel from Zurich to Brussels: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Brussels with the following travel companies:
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.
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