Zurich to Brussels train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Brussels

Showing times and prices for 11 Jul

Cheapest price

£209

Average price

£301

Fastest journey

6 h 43 m

Average duration

7 h 15 m

Trains per day

16

Distance

493 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Brussels will cost around £301 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £209.

Fast trains

To travel from Zurich to Brussels you need to make at least one change.

Deutsche BahnICE 74 · ICE 14
09:597h36
Zurich HB
17:35Brussels-Midi
£2091One-way
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+Eurostar9395
11:3411h35
Zurich HB
23:09Brussels-Midi
£2521One-way
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+Eurostar9395
15:347h35
Zurich HB
23:09Brussels-Midi
£2611One-way
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9216+Eurostar9469
07:3411h13
Zurich HB
18:47Brussels-Midi
£2681One-way
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9216+Eurostar9365
07:3410h43
Zurich HB
18:17Brussels-Midi
£2681One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £122.

Distance: 493 km

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Coach
Flight

£186

Average Price

£50

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Cheapest

£274

Average Price

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 47m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Zurich to Brussels train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 July
Last updated at 23:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
sncf-lyria9216+eurostar-direct946905:34 Zurich HB
11h13
16:47 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9216+eurostar-direct936505:34 Zurich HB
10h43
16:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9206+eurostar-direct936505:34 Zurich HB
10h43
16:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 76 · ICE 314
On time
05:59 Zurich HB
7h36
13:35 Brussels-Midi
1 change
sncf-lyria9210+eurostar-direct936507:34 Zurich HB
8h43
16:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9210+eurostar-direct948707:34 Zurich HB
12h10
19:44 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9210+eurostar-direct939507:34 Zurich HB
13h35
21:09 Brussels-Midi1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 74 · ICE 14
On time
07:59 Zurich HB
7h36
15:35 Brussels-Midi
1 change
sncf-lyria9218+eurostar-direct948709:34 Zurich HB
10h10
19:44 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9218+eurostar-direct936509:34 Zurich HB
6h43
16:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9218+eurostar-direct939509:34 Zurich HB
11h35
21:09 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9222+eurostar-direct939511:34 Zurich HB
9h35
21:09 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9222+eurostar-direct948711:34 Zurich HB
8h10
19:44 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9222+eurostar-direct938311:34 Zurich HB
7h43
19:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9226+eurostar-direct938913:34 Zurich HB
6h43
20:17 Brussels-Midi1 change
sncf-lyria9226+eurostar-direct939513:34 Zurich HB
7h35
21:09 Brussels-Midi1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Brussels?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Brussels is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Brussels route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Brussels per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Brussels.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Brussels

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Trains from Zurich to Brussels run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
493 km
Average train duration
6h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
7h 36m
First train
00:02
Last train
22:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI trains Zurich to Brussels

Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI trains will get you to Brussels from Zurich from £81. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Zurich and Brussels. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Brussels train information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 36 min
  • Cheapest Price: £81

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