What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Zürich. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Brussels to Zurich?

The distance between Brussels and Zurich is 509 km. The road distance is 617.6 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Brussels to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Zurich bus from?

Brussels to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Zurich train from?

Brussels to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Zurich?

The best way to get from Brussels to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 330 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Brussels to Zurich bus arrive?

Brussels to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Brussels to Zurich train arrive?

Brussels to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Zurich is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Brussels to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Brussels to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3h 54m
CHF 90–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 45m
CHF 40–75
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
6h 38m
CHF 151–321
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
10h 53m
CHF 67–192
Train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
5h 51m
CHF 135–393
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
5h 30m
CHF 174–374
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 45m
CHF 106–254
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 47m
CHF 172–266
Drive 617.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar 617.6 km
6h 28m
CHF 104–150

Brussels to Zurich by train

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Distance: 508.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Zurich, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 38m.

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