The average train between Zurich and Bruges takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Bruges. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Bruges at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bruges station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Zurich to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Zurich to Bruges train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Bruges is 575.7 km. The road distance is 1,069 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bruges via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 58m.