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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bruges is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bruges is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Bruges via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bruges via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bruges?

The distance between Zurich and Bruges is 1069 km. The road distance is 712.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bruges without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 8m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Zurich to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bruges bus from?

Zurich to Bruges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bruges train from?

Zurich to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Bruges?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bruges is to train via Paris which takes 8h 8m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Zurich to Bruges bus arrive?

Zurich to Bruges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Zurich to Bruges train arrive?

Zurich to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bruges is 713 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Zurich to Bruges.

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

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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Zurich to Bruges - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bruges by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
8h 8m
€191–519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Brugesbus N84
11h 21m
€60–104
Drive 712.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Brugescar 712.6 km
7h 27m
€126–181
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h 3m
€107–308
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
10h 37m
€158–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brugestrain Ic / ...
15h 16m
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 57m
€160–502
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 28m
€169–412

Zurich to Bruges by train and foot

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8h 8mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bruges via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Bruges via Brussels South in around 11h 21m.

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