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How to get fromBrussels to Zurichby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 29m
    €100–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    6h 15m
    €37–55

  3. Drive  299.4 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar car 299.4 km
    3h 26m
    €63–90

  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
    4h 58m
    €171–333

  5. Train via Hoorn

    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 Hoorntrain train Sprinter
    5h 29m
    €45–75

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    6h 26m
    €110–180

Brussels to Zurich by train and bus

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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 and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Hoorn, Hoorn, Station, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 5h 29m.

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