There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Switzerland by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
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Fly to Geneva International Airport
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3h 56mCHF 59–210Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 46mCHF 38–225Train via Paris
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
6h 43mCHF 159–333Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 48mCHF 51–91Drive 617.6 km
- Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar 617.6 km
6h 28mCHF 102–147Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3h 54mCHF 86–226Fly 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 Luganotrain
5h 56mCHF 67–201Train
- 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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 51mCHF 171–358Bus via Brussels-North Station
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
9h 49m
Brussels to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Brussels and Switzerland is 551 km. The road distance is 617.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Switzerland without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 340.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Brussels to Switzerland, including transfers.
Brussels to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 340 and takes 6h 43m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Switzerland?
Brussels Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–200
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–270
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 Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–310
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Brussels to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Switzerland is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Brussels to Switzerland.
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