How to get from Zurich to Brussels
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Brussels. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 24m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 491 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
491 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €128Checked Sep 7 | 1h 24mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €143Older observation | 7h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 9h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€128Checked Sep 71h 24m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€143Older observation7h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Sep 89h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Brussels Airportflight1h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Zurich to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€105October 2026
€99Departures from Zurich to Brussels
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:25 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 07:25 | 20:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 01:59 | 01:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-Brussels, Paris-BrusselsBook →
SwissZurich Airport-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
SNCFZurich-ParisBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Brussels works
Start with a flight from Zurich to Brussels, about 1h 24m. In total it's roughly €128 over 1h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Brussels?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 24m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Brussels from Zurich?
About 491 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €57. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Brussels?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 24m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Brussels?
About 1h 24m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Brussels?
Zurich is ZRH and Brussels is BRU, so this route is usually written ZRH to BRU.
Which operators run Zurich to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SNCF.
Can you get from Zurich to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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