There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Winterthur by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Brussels Airport
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3h 49mCHF 85–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13mCHF 54–112Train
- 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 / ...
7h 15mCHF 177–386Drive 599.6 km
- Drive from Brussels to Winterthurcar 599.6 km
6h 46mCHF 100–144Train to Luxembourg, fly
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
5h 46mCHF 136–410Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
5h 28mCHF 166–377Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 40mCHF 107–344Bus via Brussels-North Station
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
10h 14m
Brussels to Winterthur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Winterthur is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Winterthur via Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Brussels and Winterthur is 517 km. The road distance is 599.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 390.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Brussels to Winterthur, including transfers.
Brussels to Winterthur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Winterthur train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Winterthur is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 390 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Winterthur, Switzerland?
Brussels Airlines, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Winterthur via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–270
Flights from Luxembourg to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–320
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–290
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–160
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–230
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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 Winterthur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Brussels to Winterthur train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Winterthur is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Brussels to Winterthur.
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