How to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Zurich, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Zurich from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zurich, Switzerland from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 10/15/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Amsterdam and Zurich closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Amsterdam from Zurich restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Amsterdam from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 10/13/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Amsterdam from Zurich closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Zurich from Amsterdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options to Zurich:

Taking a bus is usually $98 (€80) less than taking a flight to Zurich, which costs on average $166 (€135) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $74 (€60) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Zurich from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Zurich can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 13 h 45 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 9 h 30 min.

Zurich is approximately 381 miles (615 km) away from Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zurich is:

• Around 4 trains per day.

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

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

• Buses from Amsterdam to Zurich most often leave from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai.
• Flights mostly leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Zurich at Zürich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Zurich:

• You can travel between Amsterdam and Zurich by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $68 (€55) with Flixbus from Amsterdam to Zurich.
• You can travel by plane between Amsterdam and Zurich with Swiss, and you can find Swiss Amsterdam to Zurich tickets for $166 (€135) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Amsterdam to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $74 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Zurich.

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

• You can travel directly by plane with KLM or Swiss.

Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $68 (€55) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $166 (€135) one way.
• Train tickets cost $74 (€60) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.