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 45 - SFr 90 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 85 - 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 Zürich HB via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650.

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 85 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 650 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 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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Brussels to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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 86–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 45m
CHF 45–90
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 30m
CHF 164–604
Drive 617.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar 617.6 km
6h 28m
CHF 101–146
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 129–382
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 33m
CHF 166–358
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 44m
CHF 108–354
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 166–365
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 43N
10h 54m
CHF 157–340

Brussels to Zurich by train and foot

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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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 Zürich HB via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 30m.

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