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Information about the Zurich to Brussels train

Travel by train from Zurich to Brussels. 12 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 59m and the last at 21h 59m, allowing you to cover the 539.47 km distance in as little as 6h 46m.

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How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Brussels cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Brussels take?

The journey on a train from Zurich to Brussels takes approximately 7h 43m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Brussels?

The shortest journey between Zurich and Brussels takes 6h 46m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Brussels each day?

Each day, 12 trains depart from Zurich to Brussels.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Brussels?

It is possible to travel between Zurich and Brussels on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Zurich and Brussels by train?

The distance by train between Zurich and Brussels is approximately 539.47 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Brussels?

Depart from Zurich on the first train at 5h 59m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Brussels?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Zurich at 21h 59m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: ZURICH HB.

At Brussels, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BRUXELLES-MIDI / BRUSSEL-ZUID.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Brussels?

The Zurich – Brussels route is served by: SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar, TGV Lyria, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

Because transport is a service for everyone, on TGV Lyria, in carriages 1 or 11, you will have a PREMIÈRE class seat specially reserved for wheelchair users.

If you feel a little hungry, enjoy access to the bar carriage, where you can choose from a wide selection of hot or cold drinks as well as savoury or sweet dishes and snacks. What would you like today?

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brussels?

The price of a Zurich – Brussels train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Brussels thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brussels.

Price of a Zurich – Brussels Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brussels: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Zurich to Brussels at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Brussels

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Brussels? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Brussels Train

The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Brussels train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Brussels, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Zurich to Brussels and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Brussels on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Brussels?

If you're travelling from Zurich to Brussels, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Brussels with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Zurich to Brussels train?

To travel from Zurich to Brussels, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Brussels by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Brussels allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Zurich to Brussels train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Brussels route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Zurich to Brussels train schedule for Thursday 27 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 59m 13h 35m 7h 36m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 202
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 38 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 16
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
7h 59m 15h 35m 7h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 314
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
9h 59m 17h 35m 7h 36m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 108
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 36 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 14
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
10h 59m 18h 35m 7h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 518
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 38 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9474
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
11h 34m 18h 50m 7h 16m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9218
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h31
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9369
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
11h 59m 19h 35m 7h 36m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 106
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 38 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 12
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
13h 34m 20h 20m 6h 46m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9222
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h08
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9477
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
13h 59m 21h 09m 7h 10m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 104
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96228
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9894
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Lille Europe
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
13h 59m 21h 35m 7h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 104
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 38 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 10
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
15h 34m 23h 09m 7h 35m TGV Lyria, Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h47
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9393
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
15h 59m 23h 35m 7h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 102
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 318
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
21h 59m 8h 35m 10h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 58 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9414
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid