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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 19m
    €95–152

  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 10m
    €36–55

  3. Drive  299.3 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Zurichcar car 299.3 km
    3h 25m
    €55–80

  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 51m
    €141–333

  5. Train, bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    5h 18m
    €43–72

  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 7m
    €104–176

Brussels to Zurich by train and bus

Calendar204Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zurich, Zurich via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Leeuwarden, Harlingen, and Harlingen, Station in around 6h 7m.

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