Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Amsterdam flight
Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $138 (€112) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 382 miles (615 km) distance in 1h 25m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 382 miles (615 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $138 (€112) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 22:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Amsterdam start from as low as $138 (€112) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $412 (€336) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 41 daily trains from Zurich to Amsterdam with 10 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 25m but the average duration is 1h 58m
Train Operators
- Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam with KLM, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, and Air Baltic
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is KLM.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- First train typically departs at 06:00 AM and the last at 10:30 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$312
Average price
$704
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
66
Distance
615 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Amsterdam will cost around $704 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $312.
Of the 66 flights that leave Zurich for Amsterdam onTue, Nov 25, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct flights cover the 615 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 35 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €112.
Distance: 382 miles (615 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€336 Average price | €175 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Amsterdam flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Amsterdam flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1942 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 6:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1415+ AF8374 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1140 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 11h50 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1440 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 13h05 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1500 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1640 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 6h30 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1840 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h10 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1740 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1415 · AF1650 | 5:30 AM Zurich Airport | 8h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 1h35 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX724 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5749+ LH2304 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 5h45 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX730 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH6907+ LH992 | 7:50 AM Zurich Airport | 5h00 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN8021+ LH2304 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5693+ LH2304 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1440+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h05 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1650+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1640+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h30 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2006+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h05 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2022+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h05 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8346+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h25 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1404+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h35 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8374+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h00 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1340+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h05 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1840+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1500+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 25h10 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2439+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2008+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h30 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2016+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL2002+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h05 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL3601+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1412+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h25 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL3599+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 25h10 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1240+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h05 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1140+ AF1193 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1402+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h00 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1115+ AF8346 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 11h10 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1440 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 8h50 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1840 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 4h55 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1650 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1140 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 7h35 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1944 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1920 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 1h35 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS136 · OS315 | 11:40 AM Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX728 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5739+ LH996 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5739+ LH998 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2369 · LH2306 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 3h30 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2369 · LH2308 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 5h40 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1922 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5683+ LH998 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS140 · OS317 | 2:05 PM Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR273 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 21h40 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR283 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 29h00 | 7:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX734 | 4:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 6:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1924 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1h45 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS142 · OS319 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 9:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h35 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5685+ LH1002 | 5:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1815 · AF1240 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 13h45 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH1002 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5751+ LH2310 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX736 | 7:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1h40 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Amsterdam Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Amsterdam by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Zurich Airport is 12.8 km away from Zurich city centre and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 17.1 km from Amsterdam city centre.
- King's Day, national holiday celebrating the king's birthday with street markets and parties
- Amsterdam Dance Event, leading electronic music festival featuring performances and conferences
- Amsterdam Light Festival, annual light art festival showcasing installations along the canals
- Canal Parade, colorful boat parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride in the city's canals.
- Easter, mild spring weather and blooming flowers
- Ascension Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities
- Whit Monday, a public holiday with local festivities and events
- Christmas, festive decorations and traditional markets throughout the city.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Zurich to Amsterdam
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and brands like Gucci and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including KLM Crown Lounge.
- Located in the Schiphol Plaza.
- Bus: 397, N97
- Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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