There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Knokke by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain Ic / ...
8h 57m€204–428Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Brugesbus N84
12h 38m€54–84Drive 722.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Knokkecar 722.5 km
7h 37m€129–186Fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Knokketrain
5h 53m€117–266Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain Ic / ...
11h 19m€156–247Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Knokketrain Ic / ...
12h 43mFly to Luxembourg, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain
8h 38m€164–456Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain
7h 50m€209–441
Zurich to Knokke by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Knokke is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Knokke is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Knokke station. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Knokke Station perron B2 via Brussels South and Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Knokke. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Knokke via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Zurich and Knokke is 1090 km. The road distance is 722.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Knokke without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 57m and costs €200 - €430.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Zurich to Knokke, including transfers.
Zurich to Knokke bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Knokke train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Knokke is to train via Paris which takes 8h 57m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Knokke, Belgium?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Knokke via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Knokke Station perron B2 via Brussels South, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C8 in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–260
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Knokke bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Zurich to Knokke train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Knokke is 722 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Zurich to Knokke.
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