The average train between Zurich and Brussels takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Brussels. 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 Brussels at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Brussels station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Zurich to Brussels train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Brussels is 493.4 km. The road distance is 976 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 58m.