How to get from Zurich to Brussels
- 491 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 24m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 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 | €80Checked Oct 20 | 1h 24m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €61Older observation | 7h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Oct 201h 24m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€61Older observation7h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 41m · 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?
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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:25
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFZurich-ParisBook →
FlixBusParis-Bruxelles MidiBook →
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-Brussels MidiBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; 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 €122 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.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:25 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Brussels?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 07:25 and 20:00.
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 €35 to €61. 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 SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026