The average train between Zurich and Brussels takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 27m • 2 changesWant 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Brussels-Nord station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
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The distance between Zurich and Brussels is 493.4 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brussels-Nord via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 26m.