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 €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.

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 and costs €100 - €280.

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 45m.

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 Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bruges?

The distance between Zurich and Bruges is 605 km. The road distance is 711.4 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 37m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 SBB GmbH, 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 37m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.

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 SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bruges is 711 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Zurich to Bruges.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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Zurich to Bruges - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Bruges by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h
€107–277
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 45m
€58–93
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
9h 37m
€144–358
Drive 711.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Brugescar 711.4 km
7h 29m
€129–186
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 16m
€159–356
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
9h 56m
€161–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Brugestrain Ic / ...
11h 49m

Zurich to Bruges by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.1 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bruges via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Bruges via Brussels South in around 11h 45m.

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