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How to get fromBrussels to Zurichby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Amsterdam

    best
    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Cstrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    4h 25m
    €53–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    6h 53m
    €46–66

  3. Drive 299.3 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar car 299.3 km
    3h 25m
    €54–78

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus
    5h
    €141–355

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    4h 26m
    €81–135

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Eurocity Direct / ...
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    6h 36m
    €54–108

Brussels to Zurich by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Zurich, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Purmerend, Tramplein, and Alkmaar, Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Zurich, Zurich via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Leeuwarden, Harlingen, and Harlingen, Station in around 6h 36m.

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