How long does it take to ship a container from Brussels to Zürich by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brussels and Zürich is 10 days 21h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at La Spezia (ITSPE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Brussels and Zürich?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into La Spezia (ITSPE) around 10 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

How long does it take to send cargo from Brussels to Zürich by air freight?

The quickest flight from Brussels to Zürich takes around 41min. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL).

How often do planes fly between Brussels and Zürich?

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 41min.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Brussels and Zürich?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brussels and Zürich. Cargo flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 41min. DHL operates on this route.

How long does it take to ship cargo from Brussels to Zürich by road?

It will typically take around 6h 20m to send cargo via road from Brussels and Zürich. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

What is the distance between Brussels to Zürich by ship?

The distance between Brussels and Zürich by cargo ship is 2,364 Nautical Miles (4,378 Kilometres / 2,720 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Genoa (ITGOA).

What is the distance by road between Brussels to Zürich?

The distance between Brussels and Zürich by road is 649 Kilometres (403 Miles) and will typically take around 6h 20m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

What is the distance between Brussels to Zürich by air?

The distance between Brussels and Zürich by air is around 484 Kilometres (301 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brussels to Zürich by sea?

361kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brussels to Zürich. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Brussels to Zürich?

88kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brussels to Zürich. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Brussels, Belgium to Zürich, Switzerland by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Brussels to Zürich by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Zürich by plane will take about 41min and departs from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrives into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL). There are flights departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. DHL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

Departs from

BRU

Departs from

BSL

41min: Every 2-4 weeks

429 km
266 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

87kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 757-200 Freighter
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Closest airports

Brussels Airport to Zürich Airport

Departs from

BRU

Departs from

ZRH

1h 12m: 2-4 times a day

484 km
301 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

88kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Brussels Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
Swiss	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Road Feeder Service+4 others
LOTFreighter	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others

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Brussels to Zürich by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Zürich by ship will take about 10 days 21h and departs from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrives into La Spezia (ITSPE). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to La Spezia

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

ITSPE

10 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

4,390 km
2,728 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

316kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC, ANL, APL
NWC MOR WAF → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - KORA → NE4	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MB2 / E19 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MB2 / E19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Levante Express → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MB2 / E19 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - KORA → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MB2 / E19 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KORA / CMA - KORA → AMERIGO / ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ZIM
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CMA - KORA → WM3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Closest seaports

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Genoa

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

ITGOA

13 days 10h: Every 1-2 weeks

4,378 km
2,720 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

361kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Levante Express → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WCUK → WMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Borchard
Euro-Med → MES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
AES → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROMAR → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MED USA MEX SVC → MES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Levante Express → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LL5 → GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Neo Samba → TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Levante Express → Med Canadian	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - KORA → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AES → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MB2 / E19 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CMA - KORA → AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - KORA → NE4	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMX → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MB2 / E19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KORA / CMA - KORA → MEDCAN / MCA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KORA → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MB2 / E19 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NCLEVANT → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba → MEDCAN / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
NCLEVANT → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ESE2 → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MB2 / E19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - KORA → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NCLEVANT → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MB2 / E19 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MB2 / E19 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WCUK → WMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Borchard
NE2 / AE1 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Vado Ligure

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

ITVDL

12 days 19h: Every 1-2 weeks

4,119 km
2,560 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

402kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
E19 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
LL5 → GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
CMA - KORA → AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Euro Aegean 2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MB2 / E19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Euro-Med	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Ocean routes from Brussels to Zürich

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Brussels to Zürich by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Brussels to Zürich. The total distance is around 649 km and will usually takes around 6h 20m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Brussels to Zürich

6h 20m: N/A

649 km
403 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

655kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Air Freight

41min, Every 2-4 weeks

87kg CO₂e

Container Ship

10 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

316kg CO₂e

Road Freight

6h 20m

655kg CO₂e

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Brussels to Zürich By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

Closest airports

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Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to La Spezia

Closest seaports

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Genoa

Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Vado Ligure

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