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ITBrussels to Zurich Train & Bus Tickets
From Brussels (Belgium) to Zurich (Switzerland) · about 492 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Brussels to Zurich, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €113.60 for travel on 23 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €36.97 for travel on 15 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 13 h 38 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Brussels to Zurich: what to expect
Brussels and Zurich are about 492 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Belgium to Switzerland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 492 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Brussels–Zurich tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Zurich
- The Dada art movement was born in Zurich at the Cabaret Voltaire, which opened on 5 February 1916. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first railway on Swiss territory was the Spanisch-Brötli-Bahn, connecting Zurich with Baden from 1847. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) was laid out in 1867. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Brussels to Zurich
How long does the journey from Brussels to Zurich take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 13 h 38 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Brussels to Zurich?
The lowest fare seen recently is €36.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 15 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €113.60. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Brussels to Zurich?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €113.60 and the lowest bus fare €36.97, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Brussels to Zurich?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.