How to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $81.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zurich:

A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $208.

A bus is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $327.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 37m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zurich is approximately 382 miles (615 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zurich is:

• Around 62 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Intercity, ÖBB | ICE, SNCF, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, easyJet, Air France, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, TAP Portugal to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Twiliner to go to Zurich by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
• 12 direct flights per day with Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, easyJet, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Twiliner.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.