The average train between Switzerland and Brussels takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Switzerland and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Brussels at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Brussels station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Switzerland to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Switzerland to Brussels train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Switzerland and Brussels is 532.6 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 33m.