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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brussels is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Brussels is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Brussels?

The distance between Zurich and Brussels is 509 km. The road distance is 617.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Brussels without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 55m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Zurich to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Brussels train from?

Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Brussels?

The best way to get from Zurich to Brussels is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs €120 - €340 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Zurich to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Brussels train arrive?

Zurich to Brussels train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Brussels is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Zurich to Brussels.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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

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

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3h 46m
€96–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 41m
€45–85
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
7h 55m
€126–337
Drive 617.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Brusselscar 617.4 km
6h 27m
€110–158
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Luxembourgtrain
6h 21m
€144–420
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-Centraltrain Ic / ...
9h 21m
€138–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
9h 46m
€124–178

Zurich to Brussels by train

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Distance: 508.9 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Brussels Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Brussels-Nord via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 7h 55m.

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