How to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $145.

Distance: 382 miles (615 km)

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Driving

$284

Average price

$91

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$342

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$234

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 12m

Average total duration

6h 42m

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9h 30m

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5h 59m

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2h 59m

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8h 55m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $91 (€73).

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

A bus is $193 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $284 (€229).

A bus is $251 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $342 (€276).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Zurich

How to get from Amsterdam to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM19h50
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM19h50
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1949
    8:40 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $7181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGVTGV 9211
    6:38 AM7h48
    Amsterdam Centraal
    2:26 PMZurich HB
    $1121One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 279 · IC 775
    6:38 AM8h22
    Amsterdam Centraal
    3:00 PMZurich HB
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 105
    6:38 AM9h22
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:00 PMZurich HB
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM15h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM18h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM14h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1441+Air France HopAF1192
    8:20 PM13h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8345+Air France HopAF1192
    5:50 PM16h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF5478+Air France HopAF1192
    4:30 PM17h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Zürich, 69,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Zurich.

FAQs
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 $91 (€73).

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

A bus is $193 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $284 (€229).

A bus is $251 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zurich costing on average $342 (€276).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zurich is approximately 382 miles (615 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zurich is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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, 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 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).
  • 11 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.
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.
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