- Must visit
Museum im Stockalperschloss
The palace museum presents Brig’s civic and mercantile past in period rooms inside the town’s landmark baroque complex.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brig-Glis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Brig-Glis will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
On Sun 08 Nov, we found 12 trains from Zurich to Brig-Glis, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Zurich to Brig-Glis run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zurich to Brig-Glis.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Brig-Glis trains for today, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 8 808 | 808 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 10:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 10:40 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 10:40 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h08 | 10:40 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 11:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 10810 | 10810 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 11:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 12:22 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 2h50 | 12:22 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 12:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 812 | 812 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 12:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 1345 | 1345 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 14:37 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 14:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 | 12:06 Zurich HB | 2h31 | 14:37 Brig | 1 change | |
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 | 12:08 Zurich HB | 2h29 | 14:37 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h26 | 14:41 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 14:41 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 14:41 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 8 10818 | 10818 | 12:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 15:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 10818 | 10818 | 13:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 15:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 902 | 902 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 | 13:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 16:22 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 902 | 902 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 2h50 | 16:22 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 | 13:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 16:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 16:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 | 14:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 16:40 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 | 14:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 16:40 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 | 14:32 Zurich HB | 2h08 | 16:40 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 8 10822 | 10822 | 14:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 17:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 10822 | 10822 | 15:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 17:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 904 | 904 · RE 1 4179 | 4179 | 15:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 18:22 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 904 | 904 · RE 1 4179 | 4179 | 15:32 Zurich HB | 2h50 | 18:22 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 | 15:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 18:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 824 | 824 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 18:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 | 16:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h26 | 18:41 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 | 16:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 18:41 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 | 16:32 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 18:41 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 | 16:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 19:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 10826 | 10826 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 19:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 | 17:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 19:41 Brig | 2 changes | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 906 | 906 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 17:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h06 | 20:22 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 19:41 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 906 | 906 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 2h50 | 20:22 Brig | 1 change | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 | 17:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 20:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 828 | 828 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 20:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 | 18:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 21:13 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 8 10830 | 10830 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 21:13 Brig | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 908 | 908 · IC 6 635 | 635 | 19:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 21:41 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 908 | 908 · IC 6 635 | 635 | 19:32 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 21:41 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 | 20:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h26 | 22:41 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 | 20:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 22:41 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 22:41 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 | 21:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 23:44 Brig | 1 change | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 | 21:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 23:44 Brig | 2 changes | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 | 21:32 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 23:44 Brig | 1 change | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 10377 | 10377 | 22:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 0:43 Brig | 1 change | |
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The palace museum presents Brig’s civic and mercantile past in period rooms inside the town’s landmark baroque complex.
A local museum focused on regional wildlife and Alpine nature, suitable for visitors interested in Valais landscapes and fauna.
This museum explores the Simplon region and mountain transport history, adding context to Brig’s role as an Alpine gateway.
Brig’s historic centre has arcaded streets, small squares and heritage buildings, making it the best area for a relaxed walk.
The palace gardens provide a pleasant green space beside Stockalperschloss, ideal for an easy stroll and photographs.
A scenic mountain viewpoint reached from the Rosswald area, popular for broad valley panoramas and walking in summer.
Rye bread from Valais, baked dense and dark with sourdough. It is a regional staple suited to alpine storage and often served with cheese or dried meat.
Classic Valais cheese fondue made with local alpine cheese and white wine. It is a social mountain dish strongly associated with the canton.
Melted Raclette du Valais cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. This iconic Valais dish reflects the canton’s dairy and alpine herding traditions.
Traditional Valais restaurant known for Raclette, fondue and hearty regional dishes in a warm, rustic setting near the old town.
Refined dining hotel restaurant offering seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting close to Brig station.
Popular historic venue by Stockalper Palace serving Swiss and Valais specialities, with a relaxed atmosphere and a central Brig location.
Brig-Glis is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and Swiss rail fares are higher than in nearby Italy or France, though local cafés and supermarkets help manage costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and small café bills, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Brig-Glis by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brig-Glis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Brig-Glis trains use the Zürich HB to Brig station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Brig-Glis train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Brig has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Steakhouse Brig, Restaurant des Cheminots
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brig. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brig. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brig: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brig: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brig: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ambassador, Good Night Inn, Hotel Victoria.
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