There are 11 ways to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
10h 24mCHF 190–593Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 58mCHF 67–347Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
14h 2mDrive 710.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Swiss Alpscar 710.4 km
7h 25mCHF 117–169Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
7h 50mCHF 122–283Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
10h 40mCHF 199–362Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
- Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Westbus 493
14h 3mFly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 8mCHF 76–272Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
- Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain
10h 34mCHF 159–488Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 55mCHF 80–374Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
10h 34mCHF 205–446
Brussels to Swiss Alps by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 110 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Luzern, Bahnhof, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Airolo via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Brussels and Swiss Alps is 1098 km. The road distance is 710.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 24m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Brussels to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Swiss Alps is to train via Paris which takes 10h 24m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Gotthard Passhöhe via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Gotthard Passhöhe via Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–270
Flights from Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–310
Flights from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +393293958604
- [email protected]
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Brussels to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Swiss Alps is 710 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Brussels to Swiss Alps.
There are 500+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.










